Bo Bichette is focused solely on trying to win a World Series with the Toronto Blue Jays, even as it comes with significant risk to his future.
Bichette returned for Game 1 after missing seven weeks with a knee injury and remains less than 100 per cent as he plays out the final games of his expiring contract. Any further injury could significantly impact his next deal.
“I’ll risk it all,” Bichette told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic of playing hurt.
The 27-year-old has four hits, a run and two RBI in 11 at-bats over the first four games of the World Series. Tuesday’s win marked Bichette’s first full game as he moved into the designated hitter role with George Springer injured the day prior.
He started Games 1 and 3 at second base – his first career MLB starts at the position – and came into Game 2 as a pinch hitter before finishing the final innings at second base.
Bichette admitted his health will not improve as long as he continues to play.
“I’m not really expecting to make huge progress while I’m playing,” Bichette said. “I’m doing what I can.”
Bichette hit a career-best .311 in the regular season with 18 home runs and 94 RBI.
He has spent his entire career with the Blue Jays, having been selected in the second round of the 2016 draft.
