TORONTO - Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette made strides again Thursday as he aims to return to the roster after missing about seven weeks with a left knee sprain.

Bichette ran the bases at Rogers Centre as the team worked out ahead of its World Series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night. He also took some swings during batting practice and participated in fielding drills.

It’s possible Bichette could return to the infield — he took grounders at second base — and may serve as the designated hitter or as a pinch-hit option if he’s named to the 26-man roster on Friday morning for the best-of-seven series.

“I’m comfortable with whatever the team needs me to do,” Bichette said during a media day availability. “So I’ll be ready for whatever.”

Bichette was in obvious discomf

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