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Bo Bichette injury update for World Series is what Toronto Blue Jays fans waited for

The Toronto Blue Jays just authored their most impressive season in 32 years, and they did it all without Bo Bichette.

Bichette hasn't played for the Blue Jays since Sept. 6. From the dugout, he's watched his teammates defeat the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners.

The Blue Jays have just one matchup left: a date with the Los Angeles Dodgers, beginning on Friday, Oct. 24.

During the Blue Jays' celebrations on Monday night, Bichette provided an update on a potential return.

"I'll be ready," the 27-year-old said.

"You're good?" MLB.com reporter Jon Morosi asked.

"Well… Yeah, I'm good," Bichette replied.

Even though Bichette may not be 100 per cent, he would undoubtedly be a welcome addition to the Jays' lineup.

As fans witnessed in Game 7, designated hitter George Springer wasn't fully healthy after taking a pitch off the kneecap in Game 6. That didn't stop him from hitting a series-clinching three-run homer in the seventh inning against the Mariners.

Bichette, whose .311 batting average was the second-highest total in the majors this season, could have a similar impact in clutch situations.

The Florida native confirmed his return to other reporters throughout the evening, but he did allude to the fact that he's unsure where he'll slot into the lineup.

If Bichette were healthy enough, he would slide back into shortstop. That's a pretty big "if," however.

Andrés Giménez has played shortstop for the Jays most recently. Isiah Kiner-Falefa has also logged time there as a utility infielder.

If Bichette isn't healthy enough to play in the infield, then he could line up as the designated hitter. However, Springer has been in the DH spot, and based on his knee injury, he may not be healthy enough to play outfield either.

Regardless, having to figure out where to slot one of the best players back in the lineup is a good dilemma for the Jays to have.

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