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Bichette (head) has yet to pass concussion protocol and remains without a clear timeline, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Bichette had to leave Thursday night's game after a pitch hit the brim of his helmet, and he was eventually sent for concussion testing. While the team still hasn't provided a clear timeline for the rookie's return, he's not in Friday's starting lineup and manager Charlie Montoyo stated that he doesn't expect Bichette to return during Toronto's series with the Yankees, per Matheson.

Bichette (head) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees.

A pitch caught Bichette on the brim of his helmet Thursday and he was eventually removed from the game for concussion testing. The Blue Jays have not announced whether Bichette was diagnosed with a concussion or not. Richard Urena is manning shortstop Friday with Anthony Alford leading off against lefty J.A. Happ.

Lindor went 3-for-5 with two doubles and two runs scored in a victory over Detroit on Thursday.

Lindor continued his strong 2019 campaign with his 13th three-hit game of the season. The 25-year-old missed the first three weeks of the season with calf and ankle injuries but has played in every game since his return, slashing .292/.343/.533 with 31 homers, 70 RBI and 21 stolen bases.

Bichette was lifted from Thursday's game against the Orioles to undergo concussion testing.

Bichette was hit by a pitch on the brim of his helmet during the sixth inning, and although he was initially able to stay in the game, the Blue Jays removed him in the seventh to undergo precautionary concussion testing. He'll be considered day-to-day until another update is provided.

Fletcher went 3-for-5 and scored a run in Wednesday's victory over the Yankees.

Fletcher picked up a trio of singles to register his third multi-hit game in September. The 25-year-old continues to reach base at a steady clip as he has posted a .418 OBP this month and ranks 23rd in the American League with a .353 OBP for the season. He also holds the second-lowest strikeout rate in baseball at 9.2 percent.

Gordon is not in Thursday's lineup against the Pirates.

He is hitting .295 with three steals in 13 games this month. Shed Long gets the start at the keystone and will lead off.

Crawford is not in Thursday's lineup against the Pirates.

He is 1-for-15 with five strikeouts and four walks in five games since returning from a hamstring injury. Donnie Walton will start at shortstop and hit seventh.

Correa will sit as expected Wednesday against the Rangers.

Correa isn't expected to play every day right away after returning from a nearly month-long absence with a back injury. He went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts Tuesday and will rest Wednesday, with Alex Bregman sliding to shortstop and Aledmys Diaz starting at third base.

Crawford went 1-for-3 with two walks and a run in a win over the Pirates on Tuesday.

The game marked Crawford's return to the lineup after being given Sunday off following an 0-for-8 tally over his first two games back from a hamstring injury. Manager Scott Servais had mentioned he was looking to clear the shortstop's head a bit after the pair of rough games, and the strategy seemed to have worked to an extent.

Correa, who returned from the 10-day injured list to start at shortstop in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Rangers, won't play Wednesday in the series finale, David Barron of the Houston Chronicle reports.

As was suggested over the weekend, the Astros are ramping up Correa slowly upon his return. After playing a full nine innings Tuesday and going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, Correa will sit out Wednesday and then return to play Friday against the Angels after an off day. Manager AJ Hinch suggested Correa would play in only two of the Astros' three games over the weekend.