LOS ANGELES -- Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer won't start Game 5 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, but manager John Schneider indicated that he could be available off the bench.

Springer, who also missed Game 4 after leaving Game 3 early with right side discomfort, did some hitting in the batting cage and some running Wednesday.

"George is feeling better," manager John Schneider said Wednesday afternoon. "I think better than he expected to feel, better than we expected him to feel, which is saying a lot."

Bo Bichette will serve as the team's DH in place of Springer in Game 5 while Isiah Kiner-Falefa will start at second base.

The 36 year-old Springer left Monday's contest after taking an awkward swing in the seventh inning o

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