"Bichette has been out since the regular season due to a PCL strain, but appears close to a dramatic return. Bichette himself indicated following the ALCS that he'll be ready to play tonight, and manager John Schneider suggested during yesterday's media availability that a return is a distinct possibility. Of course, it's up to the Toronto medical staff to clear him for play following yesterday's workouts."
"That decision comes after Kershaw struggled in the NLDS, was left off the Wild Card roster, and did not make an appearance in the NLCS. Given that this World Series will be the final games of Kershaw's career, it will be worth tracking if the Dodgers can find the right opportunity to give their franchise face of future Hall of Famer a proper sendoff"
"Outside of Kershaw, there's the question of whether Tanner Scott will be available for the club's World Series roster after a minor procedure on his lower body removed him from the NLDS roster and left him ineligible for the NLCS roster. Scott had a tough year in 2025 but isn't far removed from being one of the game's most dominant relievers."
Bo Bichette remains a roster uncertainty after a PCL strain, though workouts suggest he could be cleared to play and may start at second base to ease his defensive return. Andres Gimenez has covered shortstop effectively in Bichette's absence. The Dodgers have added Clayton Kershaw to their World Series roster despite recent postseason absences, creating the possibility of a sentimental sendoff during a title defense. Tanner Scott's availability is uncertain after a lower-body procedure that removed him from the NLDS roster and made him ineligible for the NLCS. Roster finalizations and player health will influence early World Series game plans.
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