The 2025 World Series is almost here, and all eyes are on the Toronto Blue Jays’ Bo Bichette and the impact he will have in the Fall Classic. As he returns from a knee injury, questions loom about how he will influence the Blue Jays’ chances against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet reported that the Blue Jays’ infield might get a boost with Bichette’s return. “Bo Bichette took ground balls at second base late Wednesday afternoon, testing his left knee at a position he has never played at the MLB level,” Nicholson-Smith stated. Throughout his career, Bichette has played almost exclusively at shortstop.
While Bichette is set to play in the World Series, his return could create a logjam in the Blue Jays’ infield. Currently, Andrés Giménez has excelled at shortstop throughout the playoffs, sparking speculation that the Jays might deploy Bichette differently in the Fall Classic.
Bichette missed the entire postseason due to a knee injury he sustained sliding into home plate during a game in early September. As a result, the Jays had to improvise and reshape their infield. Despite the challenges, this strategy helped them win the AL East, then defeat the New York Yankees in the ALDS and the Seattle Mariners in the ALCS.
However, with Bichette’s impending return, new developments are on the horizon. Buck Martinez shared insights on the situation as the Blue Jays prepare for the Fall Classic. “Bo’s been doing a lot of work lately. With the possibility of Bichette playing second base, it opens a brand new dynamic that the Jays can use to their advantage.”
Martinez added, “Ultimately, there is a chance Toronto mixes in Bichette into the infield at second base while allowing Giménez to remain at short to keep the defensive chemistry they have formed.”
Regardless of how they choose to align, getting Bichette into the lineup could be a significant boost against an elite Dodgers rotation.
The Blue Jays will face the Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday, October 24. Fans are eagerly anticipating how Bichette’s return will influence the outcome of this highly anticipated matchup.
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