It doesn’t exactly take a rocket scientist to see that Bo Bichette is playing at far less than 100 per cent for the Toronto Blue Jays.

A knee injury suffered by the 27-year-old shortstop in early September resulted in him sitting on the sidelines through both the ALDS and ALCS, before being healthy enough to be a part of the Jays roster for the World Series.

Rather than playing shortstop, the Blue Jays have been switching Bichette between second base and DH, both of which put far less strain on his knee. While he’s hitting a robust .364 through 11 at-bats, however, it’s clear that he is still not comfortable, as he’s been spotted on several occasions hobbling along the bases.

Playing at less than 100 per cent is a big risk for any player, as it can result in an injury setback. There is

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