Blue Jays' Bichette takes ground balls at 2B ahead of World Series

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette took ground balls at second base Wednesday, testing out his injured knee at a position he's never played in the majors.

Bichette hasn't played in a game since sustaining a PCL sprain in his left knee against the New York Yankees on Sept. 6. He also took swings and ran the bases Wednesday. After Toronto's ALCS win, Bichette said he would "be ready" to play in the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

"Hitting, continuing to make progress, he's going to do that again today," Blue Jays manager John Schneider told reporters later Thursday. "He's taking ground balls and running. He's going to do more of the same today.

"He's feeling good, which is nice, but there's still a few more boxes to check."

The 27-year-old has played every game of his big-league career at shortstop or designated hitter, but he did get into 30 minor-league games as a second baseman between 2016-19.

"We'll see," Schneider replied when asked if Bichette would play second, short, or serve as DH.

"We're coming right down to the wire with it. I could see all three of those things happening. Just have to talk to him after the workout today to see how comfortable he felt doing everything and make the best decision."

Ernie Clement and Isiah Kiner-Falefa both played second during the ALCS.

The Blue Jays do not have to announce their World Series roster until Friday before Game 1.