Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette, sidelined since Sept. 7 with a sprained left knee, is hopeful he can return when his club opens its American League Division Series later this week.

The Blue Jays, the AL's top seeds, have a bye and are awaiting their ALDS opponent.

"It helps," Bichette told MLB.com, regarding Toronto's break. "I will do everything I can in the next four or five days to see what we can do."