Blue Jays' Bo Bichette expected to return to lineup Tuesday vs. Angels

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetAugust 10, 2021 - 3:34pm

Toronto Blue Jays' Bo Bichette runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Boston. The Blue Jays won 18-4. (Steven Senne/AP)

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette is expected to be back in the lineup Tuesday.

Toronto posted its starting lineup for the first game of their doubleheader against the Los Angeles Angels with Bichette slotted in the cleanup spot.

Making ourselves at "home" for Game 1 of our doubleheader! #WeAreBlueJays pic.twitter.com/hr98KzWnRv

— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) August 10, 2021

Bichette missed Sunday’s game against the Boston Red Sox after fouling balls off his left shins and sustaining two contusions.

The 23-year-old has 20 home runs and 77 RBI this season with a slash line of .293/.342/.478.

Game 1 of the doubleheader between the Blue Jays and Angels goes at 6:07 p.m. ET / 3:07 p.m. PT on Sportsnet ONE and SN Now.

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