"Sliding him into the DH slot would make sense, easing him back into the game instead of dropping into his natural position of shortstop - one of the most important defensive positions that Andres Gimenez has locked down for the Jays this October. But the ALCS Game Seven hero, George Springer, is already at DH. Springer has mashed to a .930 OPS this postseason, meaning he has to stay in the lineup, whether that be at DH or the outfield."
"For this to work, a little infield shuffle is required. The one most likely to be moved to the bench in this scenario would appear on paper to be Isiah Kiner-Falefa (assuming her remains on the active roster), with Andres Gimenez moving over to second base. Ever since Anthony Santander went out with an injury, Addison Barger took over in right field, and Ernie Clement moved from second to third."
Bo Bichette is expected to be available for the World Series after batting .311 with 181 hits in the regular season. The Blue Jays must decide whether to ease him in as designated hitter or return him to shortstop, where Andres Gimenez has been anchoring the position this October. George Springer has hit to a .930 OPS in the postseason and occupies the DH role right now. One practical infield adjustment would be to bench Isiah Kiner-Falefa and shift Gimenez to second base, while Addison Barger or others could be displaced if Springer moves back to the outfield.
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