Blue Jays’ Bo Bichette Benchmarked for Game 2 Against Dodgers

The Toronto Blue Jays are set for Game 2 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, but star shortstop Bo Bichette will not be in the starting lineup. This decision comes after Bichette returned to action in Game 1, marking his first game back since a knee injury.

Bo Bichette’s Performance and Injury Update

Bo Bichette, 27, played in Game 1 after suffering a sprained left knee on September 6 against the New York Yankees. He made his debut at second base, a position he had never played before in Major League Baseball. In that game, he managed to go 1-for-2 at the plate, contributing with a walk before being replaced by a pinch runner in a decisive sixth inning where Toronto scored nine runs.

Blue Jays manager John Schneider reported that Bichette feels “better than expected” and is available to play as a substitute. “After the layoff, didn’t want to kill him,” Schneider explained to the media. Bichette expressed his eagerness to contribute later in the game, demonstrating his readiness to be a valuable asset off the bench.

Lineup Changes for Game 2

In Bichette’s absence, Isiah Kiner-Falefa will take the start at second base and bat eighth against the Dodgers. Bichette’s preparedness to jump into the game when needed could provide a strategic advantage for Toronto.

Game 1 Recap

• The Blue Jays won Game 1 decisively with an 11-4 scoreline.
• Bichette’s performance was a highlight after his injury layoff.

Future Pitching Plans

Looking ahead, the Blue Jays have announced their starting pitchers for the next games of the World Series. Max Scherzer, 41, will take the mound for Game 3 in Los Angeles on Monday night. He previously pitched in the postseason against the Seattle Mariners, allowing two runs over 5 2/3 innings.

Shane Bieber, 30, is set to start Game 4. He holds a postseason record of 1-0 with a 4.38 ERA in three appearances. His postseason success includes a strong Game 3 performance against Seattle, where he allowed only two runs across six innings.

Special Events

To add to the excitement, Blue Jays legend Joe Carter, who famously hit a walk-off home run in the 1993 World Series, will throw out the first pitch during Game 2.