Bo Bichette's status remains up in the air heading into Game 1 of the World Series on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Thursday that Bichette continues to hit, run and take groundballs. If Bichette is on the roster, Schneider left the door open to him being used at shortstop, designated hitter or second base, saying he "could see all three of those things happening."
"I'm willing to do whatever it takes to help this team win in whatever role it is," Bichette said Thursday, when asked about a potential move to second base.
The team's usual shortstop was taking ground balls at second base at Rogers Centre on Wednesday.
After the Blue Jays’ Game 7 ALCS win against the Seattle Mariners on Monday, Bichette told reporters he expected to be available for the World Series.
Bichette was left off the Blue Jays' ALDS and ALCS roster after suffering a knee sprain Sept. 6 against the New York Yankees. Following the ALDS, Bichette hit live pitching and ran the bases for the first time since, but still appeared to be in pain.
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Whether Bichette takes part in the World Series will be determined Friday, when rosters must be finalized by 10 a.m. ET.
"I've started taking ground balls, ran the bases, I've hit, I mean everything is feeling pretty good, at least good enough," Bichette said on Thursday. "We'll see what I can accomplish today and go from there."
Throughout the regular season, the 27-year-old had been one of the Blue Jays' most important hitters, slashing .311/.357/.483 with 18 home runs and 94 RBIs. At the time of his injury, his 181 hits were the most in MLB. His average tied for second-best in the AL.
"This team doesn't need me to come in and be a hero," Bichette said of his potential return to the lineup. "It needs me to come in and do the job to the best of my ability and help the team win."
Bichette becomes a free agent after this season.
