Blue Jays manager John Schneider implemented lineup changes for Game 2 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Infielder Bo Bichette, returning after a seven-week absence, was on the bench. Isiah Kiner-Falefa started at second base, with outfielders Nathan Lukes and Addison Barger in for Davis Schneider and Myles Straw.
Bichette, typically a shortstop, made his first start at second base after being added to the 26-man roster for Game 1 due to a left knee sprain. Schneider mentioned they were cautious due to Bichette’s layoff but praised his performance, emphasizing his readiness to contribute.
Pitchers Kevin Gausman and Yoshinobu Yamamoto were slated to start Game 2, with Max Scherzer confirmed for Game 3 and Shane Bieber for Game 4. If needed, Game 5 would be in Los Angeles, while Games 6 and 7 would potentially shift to Toronto.
Bichette’s Game 1 performance included a single in the first inning and a walk in the sixth before being substituted. His season batting average was .311, leading Toronto with 181 hits.