Star shortstop Bo Bichette, who was added to the Toronto Blue Jays' roster for the World Series, will play second base for the first time at the major league level and bat cleanup on Friday in Game 1 against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers.

First baseman Ty France was also added to Toronto's roster, replacing right-hander Yariel Rodriguez.

Sidelined with a sprained left knee for the past six weeks, Bichette has experience at second base in the minors. An immediate return to his natural shortstop position might be a reach because of the lateral mobility demanded to excel in that spot and the Dodgers' potent offense.

Bichette took the roster spot of outfielder Joey Loperfido. Loperfido was added to the roster midway through the American League Championship Series against the Seattle Mari

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