TORONTO -- On the eve of Decision Day for the American League Championship Series, Bo Bichette is pushing to play.

Bichette ran the bases at Rogers Centre prior to the Blue Jays’ team workout Saturday afternoon, the final hurdle he needs to clear before returning from the left knee sprain that’s kept him out for five weeks. The Blue Jays have until 10 a.m. ET Sunday to set their roster ahead of Game 1 against the Mariners.

“We’re just seeing how he gets through running the bases, turning corners, things like that,” manager John Schneider said. “To see how the rest of his days goes is -- I don't want to say our last decision -- but one of them. We’re just getting some feedback from him when he's done.”

While it’s encouraging that Bichette is ramping up his activity, it was also clear

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