Toronto Blue Jays announce update on Bo Bichette's knee injury.

The Toronto Blue Jays shortstop will begin Thursday's contest against the New York Yankees on the bench with knee discomfort for a fourth consecutive game.

Bichette has yet to appear in the four-game series against the Blue Jays' division rivals. Ernie Clement will take his spot at short once again.

Bichette tweaked his right knee when he stepped on a ball during batting practice prior to Monday's game versus the Yankees, and he will wind up being out of the lineup for all four games of the series.

Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that Bichette should be available off the bench, however, and it's "very realistic" the shortstop will be back in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Angels, per Mitch Bannon of The Athletic.

Ernie Clement will again handle shortstop, and Will Wagner will be to Clement's right at third base.

Here's how the Blue Jays stack up for the series finale against New York:

Bichette has yet to appear in the four-game series against the Blue Jays' division rivals. Ernie Clement will take his spot at short once again.

Bichette is enjoying a solid bounce back campaign after he was limited to just 81 games last season.

In 83 games this year, the 27-year-old is slashing .272/.311/.427 with 11 home runs, 49 RBIs and 97 hits, the fifth-most in the American League.

Source: Sportsnet Staff