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Will Bo Bichette play tonight against Athletics? Latest update on Toronto Blue Jays star's injury report (May 29, 2025)

Bo Bichette's lower back tightness keeps him off the field, prompting lineup adjustments for the Blue Jays' game against the Athletics. Daulton Varsho leads off, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. bats third. Erik Swanson is set to rejoin the team after a rehab game, and Andrés Giménez continues his rehab in Dunedin as the Blue Jays prioritize player health.
Will Bo Bichette play tonight against Athletics? Latest update on Toronto Blue Jays star's injury report (May 29, 2025)
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Toronto Blue Jays fans are constantly asking on social media about whether their infield star, Bo Bichette, will take the field tonight versus the Oakland Athletics or not. Right now, the 27-year-old is dealing with a back problem, and his team is taking care to prevent further injury. Let’s look at the update on his injury and how it affects the Blue Jays.

Bo Bichette is sidelined with lower back tightness

The Toronto Blue Jays are being extra careful with their star shortstop, Bo Bichette, who has lower back tightness. Sportsnet's Shi Davidi reported that manager John Schneider said Bichette didn't start in Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers because of this problem. On Tuesday, the team used him as the designated hitter to keep him off his feet, and Schneider said he's feeling better.
Still, the Blue Jays want to protect his health and are taking it slow. Bichette could be available off the bench tonight, as long as he feels well before the game. Through 54 games, he's hitting .270 with four home runs so far. Because he's not there, Varsho is leading off and Clement is back in the shortstop role.. Fans are hoping Bichette can return soon to help the team's lineup stay strong.Also Read: 5 most underrated baseball players of MLB 2025

Team adjusts lineup and monitors other injuries

With Bo Bichette's status unclear for tonight's 7:07 p.m.
ET game against the Oakland Athletics, the Blue Jays are changing their lineup. Daulton Varsho will come in to bat for the first time, Anthony Santander will bat second, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will be hitting in the third spot for the first time this season.This is one of the many changes intended to keep the lineup strong as they try to take this series, with coverage beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET on Sportsnet ONE and Sportsnet+. Likewise, there are updates on other players from manager John Schneider. Reliever Erik Swanson will play one final rehab game in Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday before joining the club.Andrés Giménez, the second baseman, will be working out his rehab in low-A Dunedin starting Wednesday.. These updates show the Blue Jays are working hard to keep their players healthy. Fans are excited to watch tonight's game to see how the team does and if Bichette can play, even just a little, to help the Blue Jays win.The team is paying close attention to Bichette's health for the upcoming season. Not having him is a big problem because he plays a major role at the plate and in the field.

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