On a crisp October morning that smelled faintly of coffee, maple and anticipation, Major League Baseball released the official rosters for the 2025 World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers — and with it came storylines layered in both hope and heartache.

For Toronto, the headline couldn’t shine brighter. Bo Bichette, their All-Star shortstop and emotional heartbeat, is back. After missing the first two rounds of the postseason with a lingering hamstring injury, Bichette’s return gives the Blue Jays lineup a jolt of swagger and stability. His presence at shortstop restores the left side of Toronto’s infield — and perhaps their belief — just in time for the biggest stage of their season.

But for Los Angeles, Friday morning’s announcement carried a somber tone

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