The Toronto Blue Jays are getting a much-needed offensive piece back from the IL as they try to snap their losing streak.

All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette has been reinstated from the IL after missing the last nine games with a right calf strain and will be active for the game against the Boston Red Sox Tuesday, the team announced.

Outfielder Steward Berroa was optioned to triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move.

"It's tough because it's your everyday shortstop and a big part of your team," Blue Jays manager John Schneider said last week before their previous series against the Red Sox started.

Bichette, 26, has struggled this season, batting a career-low .237 with a .629 OPS. He has four home runs and 28 RBIs in 66 games this season.

Berroa, meanwhile, was called up to the majors following the suspension to Orelvis Martinez for performance enhancing drugs. The 25-year-old appeared in two games as a pinch runner and defensive substitution but did not get an at-bat.

Watch the Blue Jays take on Boston for the second game of their three-game series on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+, with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET / 4:10 p.m. PT.

Blue Jays reinstate Bo Bichette from IL, option Steward Berroa

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