Toronto Blue Jays' Bo Bichette is helped off the field by Isiah Kiner-Falefa after being tagged out at home against the Yankees on Sept. 6.

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette sought a second opinion Monday on his injured knee and could initially return to the lineup at designated hitter.

Sidelined since Sept. 7 with a sprained left knee, Bichette was in Dallas on Monday afternoon getting examined by Dr. Dan Cooper. Blue Jays manager John Schneider said there was nothing new to report, and the appointment was simply part of the recovery process.

“It doesn’t change our thinking,” Schneider said before Monday night’s 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in 11 innings. “It gives him and us some clarity.”

Toronto (88-62) has the best record in the American League and a five-game lea

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