Despite Bichette's absence, the Blue Jays have dominated the Yankees in the ALDS, taking a 2-0 lead by outscoring New York 23-8 in the first two games. If they reach the ALCS and, potentially, the World Series, they'll need all their stars back and playing at their best.

If the Blue Jays have the good fortune of making it to the ALCS, it is not yet a guarantee that Bo Bichette will play.

The Toronto Blue Jays are entering the final day of the regular season tied with the New York Yankees for first place in the AL East. If the Blue Jays are able to sweep the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, they’ll claim the club’s first division title since 2015.

NEW YORK—Shortstop Bo Bichette did not travel with the Blue Jays to New York, remaining in Toronto to continue his rehab from a sprained left knee.

It all comes back to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette. It always has. Since the sun set on those 2015 and ‘16 teams, which brought baseball back to life in Canada with their ALCS runs, Blue Jays fans have been waiting on the two chosen ones.