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Cardinals trade SS Paul DeJong to Toronto Blue Jays
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Jays lose Bo Bichette to another injury with season on brink
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MLB trade grades: Blue Jays, Cardinals match up on deal for Paul DeJong - The Athletic
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Blue Jays put AL batting leader Bo Bichette on 10-day IL because of tendonitis in right knee
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Blue Jays acquire shortstop Paul DeJong from Cardinals