Blue Jays activate closer Romano off injury list ahead of meeting with Phillies

Romano was reinstated from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday and made available for the Blue Jays' game against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. All-star shortstop Bo Bichette may return from the IL as early as Friday.

"I think Bo kind of speaks for himself in terms of our offence," said Toronto manager John Schneider. is our all-star closer. KK is getting close too, he's going to do everything on the field.Romano was placed on the injured list on July 29 with lower back inflammation. Despite missing half a month of action, the right-hander from Markham, Ont., remains third in the American League and tied for fifth in the majors with 28 saves.

Bichette still leads the Blue Jays with a .321 batting average and is second on the team with 17 home runs, even though he went down with right patellar tendinitis on July 31. Schneider said he will be the designated hitter for the Buffalo Bisons on Tuesday against the Rochester Red Wings. "Knowing him and with everything he's been doing there shouldn't be many restrictions, but we'll obviously communicate with him and see how he's feeling," said Schneider, noting that Paul DeJong and Santiago Espinal have been capable substitutes."With other guys that can play that spot we're not going to overdo it but definitely looking forward to having his bat again, for sure.

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