Toronto Blue Jays testing Bichette in position he's never played before
It’s looking more and more likely that the Toronto Blue Jays will be getting Bo Bichette back in time for the World Series, but where will he play?
That has been the big question ever since the Blue Jays knocked off the Seattle Mariners to get to this point. The infield defending has been lights out for Toronto throughout the playoffs, and there is a worry that putting a less than 100 per cent Bichette could wind up being a detriment.
There is almost no chance he slots in at his usual shortstop, as Andrés Giménez has been doing some good work there, and it’d likely put too much strain on Bichette’s knee. Instead, the Jays had him fielding balls at second base on Wednesday afternoon, a position he had never played before in the MLB.
That’s a spot that Ernie Clement and Isiah Kiner-Falefa have been taking care of throughout the postseason.
Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith had the report.
Bo Bichette took ground balls at second base late Wednesday afternoon, testing his left knee at a position he has never before played at the MLB level https://t.co/d7paNON8ag
— Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) October 23, 2025
If this happens, it’s likely that Clement, who has been red-hot at the plate, is moved to third base. This would push Addison Barger into the outfield. It’s a risky move for the Jays to fiddle around with their infield like this, but considering Bichette’s hitting ability, it might be worth it.
Though he has never played second base with the Jays, he did have a few stints at the position while playing in the minor leagues.
The lowest-risk spot to put him would be at DH, but that would force George Springer to go back into the outfield, and he is also nursing a knee injury.
It appeared that the 27-year-old Bichette would at least be making plate appearances in the World Series. He was seen hitting bombs in batting practice earlier this week, and most recently started running the bases in preparation.
He looked good on both accounts.
#BlueJays fans, check out who was running the bases today at Rogers Centre.
Bo Bichette declared he'd be ready for the #WorldSeries.
This seems like a really positive sign! #WANTITALL
(Viz: @MLBNetwork) pic.twitter.com/RaPm5bn0gD
— Daniele Franceschi (@Daniele_Media) October 23, 2025
It can be a bit scary to mess with a lineup and defensive structure that has been so integral to Toronto’s success, but it’s clear that Bichette is a difference-maker. With the Dodgers boasting one of the best rotations in baseball, the Blue Jays will need all the help they can get.
Toronto will have until 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT on Friday to submit its World Series roster.