TORONTO — All-Star Bo Bichette returned to the Toronto Blue Jays for the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers after missing 1 1/2 months because of a sprained left knee and was set to play second base for the first time in six years.

Bichette, a two-time All-Star and AL hits leader, was set to bat cleanup in Friday night’s opener. He hadn’t played since he sprained his left knee in a Sept. 6 collision with New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells.

Usually a shortstop, Bichette will play second for the first time in the major leagues. His last time at second was in 2019 with Triple-A Buffalo. Three-time Gold Glove winner Andrés Giménez will play shortstop.

George Springer remained at designated hitter. He appeared to be playing with discomfort after he was struck on the right kneeca

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