The Blue Jays did it.
Bo Bichette will indeed start for tonight's game. He will bat fourth in the offensive order and play second base for the first time in his Major League career.
YOUR GAME 1 COMPOSITION
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– Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) October 24, 2025
In other words, the club preferred to play Bo Bichette at second base rather than George Springer in right field. Davis Schneider and Miles Straw had no problem acting accordingly.
In my opinion, that says a lot about Springer. I have no doubt that he wanted to play defensively (and perhaps he will later in the series), but the club felt that this was the most optimal lineup.
Remember, Bichette never played second base in his majors career. He did so in the minors, including once in 2019 in Buffalo. He was the one who brought the idea to his superiors and had not yet practiced at shortstop.
Why? Because he wants to help his club and because he wants to play with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. But this time the guys are on the right side of the infield.
Bo Bichette says playing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the World Series will be “just like old times,” but on the right side of the field (1B, 2B) instead of the left side (3B, SS).
– Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) October 24, 2025
Will Bichette have good timing with the bat? After all, he will be hitting the ball behind the best player, meaning he will most likely hit after an intentional walk.
Offensively, lefties like Addison Barger and Nathan Lux remain on the bench, while Blake Snell will be on the mound. Isaiah Kiner-Falefa arrives too… but it's because of Bichette.
Right-handed hitters Myles Straw and Davis Schneider are in the starting lineup. Expect Schneider (the player) to not finish the game.
Kiner-Falefa, Barger, Lux, Tyler Heineman and Ty France, fresh from recovery, will be on the bench for the game. This way, the coach will have several options during the match.
Dodgers in Game 1:
Ohtani DH, Betts 6, Freeman 3, Smith 2, T. Hernandez 9, Muncy 5, K. Hernandez 7, Edman 4, Pages 8, Snell LHP
– Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) October 24, 2025
- Bo Bichette wants to stay in Toronto, he said.
When asked about his future, Bo Bichette says, “My goal is to stay here for the rest of my career,” adding that he doesn't have time to think about it right now.
– Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) October 24, 2025
- Kevin Gausman will perform tomorrow.
Kevin Gausman starts Game 2, John Schneider said. The Blue Jays are still working on Games 3 and 4.
– Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) October 24, 2025
- Three sons of former World Series players.
With Guerrero, Bichette and Varsho in the starting lineup, it was the first time in World Series history that three sons of former players started for the same team.
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— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) October 24, 2025
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