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ALCS Game 1: Mariners Turn to Bryce Miller on Short Rest as Blue Jays Omit Bo Bichette

Roster choices and pitching workloads set the early tone at Rogers Centre.

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Overview

  • Seattle starts Bryce Miller on three days' rest because Bryan Woo, newly activated after a pectoral issue, is not ready to open the series.
  • Toronto names Kevin Gausman for Game 1 and leaves shortstop Bo Bichette off the ALCS roster as he continues recovering from a sprained left knee.
  • The Blue Jays add veteran starters Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt, replacing relievers Justin Bruihl and Tommy Nance to deepen the rotation for a seven-game series.
  • Game 1 is scheduled for tonight at Rogers Centre with first pitch reported between 8:03 and 8:08 p.m. ET on Fox.
  • Seattle’s staff enters taxed after a 15-inning ALDS clincher in which multiple starters pitched, informing the decision to use Miller as the only rested option.