TORONTO — George Springer was back in the Toronto Blue Jays‘ lineup for Game 6 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday (Sportsnet, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT) after missing two games with an injury to his right side.

Springer was set to lead off as designated hitter for the Blue Jays, who led the Series 3-2 and were one win from their first title since 1993.

“Once you get confirmation that there’s nothing terribly wrong, it’s kind of ‘What can you tolerate?’” Blue Jays manager John Schneider said. “He’s somehow, at age 36, made significant progress in the last 48 hours.”

Bo Bichette, still regaining his fitness after a sprained knee that sidelined him for seven weeks, was at second base.

Springer strained his right side while taking a swing in Game 3 and immediately le

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