LOS ANGELES - Toronto Blue Jays slugger George Springer was not in the starting lineup for Game 5 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.

Springer, who performed running drills and took swings earlier in the day at Dodger Stadium, was expected to be available off the bench. He hasn't played since injuring his right side while fouling off a pitch in Game 3.

"He hit in the cage. Looked good," Blue Jays skipper John Schneider said in a pre-game media availability.

The Blue Jays waited until about two hours before game time to release their starting lineup. Left-fielder Davis Schneider was set to lead off and Bo Bichette, who's coming off a knee injury, was tabbed to bat third as the designated hitter.

In Game 3 on Monday, Springer called for a trainer to come out

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