Overview

• Toronto excluded Bo Bichette after he showed visible discomfort running the bases Saturday in his return from a Sept. 6 left knee sprain.
• Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt were added to the Blue Jays’ 26-man roster, replacing relievers Tommy Nance and Justin Bruihl to provide rotation length for a best-of-seven.
• Seattle’s roster includes All-Star Bryan Woo and utility man Miles Mastrobuoni, with Luke Raley and Ben Williamson removed from the ALDS group.
• Mariners president Jerry Dipoto said Woo is expected to be available closer to the middle of the series, lining him up for a potential Game 4 role.
• Game 1 at Rogers Centre features Kevin Gausman for Toronto versus Bryce Miller on three days’ rest for Seattle after the Mariners’ 15-inning ALDS clincher taxed their staff.