Blue Jays’ Bichette Ready Off Bench for Game 2 vs. Dodgers

UPDATE: In a crucial move, Blue Jays manager John Schneider has confirmed that infielder Bo Bichette will be available off the bench for Game 2 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers today, October 25, 2025. After making his first appearance in seven weeks during Toronto’s dominant 11-4 win in Game 1, fans are eager to see if Bichette can contribute further.

Schneider announced several lineup changes ahead of today’s game, with Isiah Kiner-Falefa taking over at second base. Outfielders Nathan Lukes and Addison Barger will replace Davis Schneider and Myles Straw, respectively, as the Blue Jays look to maintain their momentum against the Dodgers.

Bichette, typically a shortstop, made his big-league debut at second base after recovering from a left knee sprain. He recorded a single in the first inning of Game 1 and contributed to a pivotal nine-run sixth inning by drawing a walk before being substituted. “After the layoff, I didn’t want to like kill him, you know,” Schneider said during a pre-game briefing. “He’ll be ready to hit and play whenever.”

Today’s matchup will feature Kevin Gausman as the starting pitcher for Toronto, while Yoshinobu Yamamoto will take the mound for Los Angeles. Schneider also revealed that Max Scherzer is set to start Game 3 at Dodger Stadium on Monday, with Shane Bieber lined up for Game 4 on Tuesday. If necessary, Game 5 will occur in Los Angeles on Wednesday, with Games 6 and 7 scheduled to return to Toronto, pending the series outcome.

Bichette finished the regular season with an impressive .311 batting average and led the Blue Jays with 181 hits. His performance today could be pivotal as Toronto seeks to extend their lead in the series. Fans and analysts alike are watching closely to see how this star player impacts the game.

Stay tuned for more updates as the game unfolds and the Blue Jays aim for a commanding position in the World Series.