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Bo Bichette Faces Possible Blue Jays Farewell in Game 6

The shortstop returned from a September knee sprain for the World Series ahead of his first trip to free agency.

Overview

  • He acknowledged the possibility that this is his final Blue Jays game but said he is focused on winning the World Series.
  • He sprained a ligament in his left knee on Sept. 6, missed the ALDS and ALCS, and returned for Game 1 of the Series.
  • He has started four of the first five games and entered Game 6 in the cleanup spot.
  • Three of his Series starts have been at second base, with Andrés Giménez at shortstop as he manages the knee.
  • Despite injuries, he posted an .840 OPS over 139 games this season with 63 extra-base hits and 94 RBIs after working with hitting coach David Popkins.