After crushing the A's on Thursday, the Toronto Blue Jays have been part of three shutouts with run differentials of 12-plus runs just in the last eight days.

Providing an update on Bichette's condition, Blue Jays manager John Schneider stated that Bichette is "doing much better" after sitting for most of Wednesday's contest and becoming the hero late ( via SportsNet's Ben Nicholson-Smith ).

Blue Jays get encouraging updates on Bo Bichette, Spencer Turnbull, and Erik Swanson ahead of a critical stretch.

Because they have some high-priced impending free agents on their books, the Blue Jays would have the market at their mercy if they chose to sell. General manager Ross Atkins and manager John Schneider may resist doing so at all costs, though, because they know their jobs are on the line this season.

Left-hander Josh Walker, designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, was acquired by the Philadelphia Phillies in a cash deal on Thursday.

Bichette, 27, is an unrestricted free agent after this year and trade talks could easily resurface depending on where the Blue Jays stand by the July 31 deadline. He's slashing .2