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Bichette, a two-time AL hits leader, hasn’t played since he
sprained his left knee in a Sept. 6 collision with New York
Yankees catcher Austin Wells.
“After our workout today there’ll be a lot more understanding of
where I stand,” Bichette said Thursday, a day ahead of the
opener. “I’m just trying to do everything I can to be ready for
whatever I’m physically capable of doing.”
Bichette was second in the major leagues to the Yankees’ Aaron
Judge with a .311 batting average, hitting 18 homers with 94
RBIs in 139 games.
Toronto manager John Schneider wouldn't give a hint toward his
decision.
“Neither one is a slam dunk,” he said. “I can say that we’re
close on probably one way or another, but just need to kind of
see how today goes.”
Bichette could be at shortstop, designated hitter or second
base, a position he last played in 2019 in the minor leagues.
“We’re kind of coming right down to the wire with it,” Schneider
said. “I could see all three of those things happening, to be
honest with you. Just kind of have to talk to him after the
workout today, see how comfortable he felt doing everything and
make the best decision.”
Bichette, 27, is eligible for free agency following the World
Series.
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