"The Blue Jays put together an impressive win in four games over the Yankees in the ALDS this past week, and it's all the more impressive when one considers that, they managed to pull it off without one of their star players. Shortstop Bo Bichette has been on the injured list since early September due to a left knee sprain, and did not participate in the Division Series as a result."
"Earlier this afternoon, Ben Nicholson Smith of Sportsnet relayed that, per Jays manager John Schneider, Bichette hit against live pitching yesterday and ran the bases today. Schneider added that how Bichette responds to that uptick in activity will help to determine whether or not he's rostered for the ALCS. Keegan Matheson of MLB.com expanded on that, noting that Schneider suggested the decision on Bichette would be one of the last ones they would make before rosters are announced tomorrow morning."
"On the other hand, if Bichette isn't quite ready to return but making enough progress, Toronto could opt to roster him even if he wouldn't be available for Game 1. That would come with substantial risk, however, as if he was placed back on the injured list at some point in the ALCS he would not be eligible for the World Series if the Jays advance."
The Blue Jays advanced past the Yankees in four ALDS games without Bo Bichette, who has been on the injured list since early September with a left knee sprain. Bichette faced live pitching and ran the bases in recent workouts; his response to those activities will influence whether he is placed on the ALCS roster. Manager John Schneider indicated the decision may be one of the final roster choices. Bichette reportedly showed discomfort running and could be limited to a DH role, or be rostered despite not being available for Game 1, which carries World Series eligibility risk if re-injured.
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