TORONTO — Blue Jays manager John Schneider introduced a new level of optimism to ongoing conversation around the possibility that one of his biggest bats might be available for the World Series starting with Game 1 on Friday.

Shortstop Bo Bichette, sidelined with a sprained left knee for the past six weeks, took live batting practice and worked in the field around Media Day at Rogers Centre on Thursday. Bichette already cleared a prerequisite for his return set by the Blue Jays during the ALCS — running. He hasn’t been “on the bases” yet but was able to run back-to-back days.

“He’s feeling good, which is nice. Still a few more boxes to check,” Schneider said of Bichette.

Bichette was adamant after the Blue Jays took Game 7 of the ALCS that he would be on the World Series roster. He was

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