Dodgers vs Blue Jays World Series Game 1: Date, Time & Lineups
- Okay, here's a breakdown of the details provided, focusing on potential starting lineups and injuries for the Dodgers and blue Jays as they head into the World Series:
- * Likely Top of the Order: Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts will be the first two hitters.
- * Bo Bichette's Status is Key: His return (from a knee injury) significantly impacts the lineup.
Okay, here’s a breakdown of the details provided, focusing on potential starting lineups and injuries for the Dodgers and blue Jays as they head into the World Series:
Dodgers
* Likely Top of the Order: Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts will be the first two hitters.
* Lineup Adjustments: Manager Dave Roberts has been tweaking the lineup based on matchups.
* Recent Lineup (NLCS):
* Will Smith moved to the 3-hole.
* Teoscar Hernández moved down to the 6-spot.
* Injuries:
* Will Smith: Playing with a hairline fracture in his right hand, but has been starting.
* Edman: Managing a right ankle injury (has been on the IL twice this year).
* Tanner Scott: Recovered from a lower body abscess procedure and hopes to be available for the World Series.
Blue Jays
* Bo Bichette’s Status is Key: His return (from a knee injury) significantly impacts the lineup.
* Scenario 1: Bichette Returns (as DH):
* George Springer would move to a corner outfield spot.
* Scenario 2: Bichette Needs to DH:
* this would slide Springer out to a corner outfield spot.
* Starting Pitching: Blake Snell is likely to start Game 1.
* Bullpen:
* Jeff hoffman: Emerging as a reliable closer.
* Louis varland: Has appeared in most postseason games.
* Seranthony Domínguez: Setup man.
* Brendon Little: Lefty option (though had a rough outing in the ALCS).
* Braydon Fisher/Yariel Rodríguez: Potential for bigger roles.
* Chris Bassitt/Eric Lauer: Long relievers.
* Injuries:
* Bo Bichette: Left knee injury is the biggest concern. He says he’s ready, but the Blue Jays will need to assess.
In essence, the Blue Jays’ lineup is more contingent on Bichette’s health than the Dodgers’. The Dodgers seem to have a fairly settled lineup, while the Blue Jays have a key decision to make regarding Bichette and how that impacts the rest of their batting order and outfield.