Toronto Blue Jays all-star shortstop Bo Bichette will not be in the starting lineup Saturday against the Kansas City Royals.
Bichette returned from the 10-day injured list Friday and will be available off of the bench as the Blue Jays "seek to build up him" following a right quad strain, according to Sportsnet's Shi Davidi.
The 25-year-old Bichette leads the Blue Jays with a .315 batting average and 154 hits. He's also second on the club with 18 home runs and 64 RBIs.
Bichette batted second in the order Friday night and went 2-for-5 with a double, one run scored and two RBIs to help the Blue Jays defeat the Royals 5-4.
The lineup was delayed as the team was waiting on the status of first baseman/designated hitter Brandon Belt, who has missed the past five games due to a back injury and a stomach virus.
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