Blue Jays acquire SS Paul DeJong from Cardinals

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The Toronto Blue Jays acquired shortstop Paul DeJong and cash considerations from the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday in exchange for a minor league pitcher.

The move comes a day after Jays starting SS and American League batting leader Bo Bichette (.321) left a game with a right knee injury. The team has not given an update on Bichette's status.

The Blue Jays sent Single-A pi