The Toronto Blue Jays have officially added key players to their World Series roster against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Shortstop Bo Bichette, who has been out since September 6 due to a left knee sprain, was included after making progress in recent days by running bases and participating in drills. Bichette, a two-time American League hits leader with a .311 batting average, is expected to serve as a designated hitter or pinch-hitter, though his exact role remains uncertain. Alongside Bichette, first baseman Ty France was added to the roster, marking him as one of the few postseason newcomers for Toronto. France has not played since September 21 and was likely selected for matchup reasons, as the Dodgers' bullpen features four left-handed pitchers, including Clayton Kershaw. France has historically hit left-handed pitchers slightly better, with a slugging percentage of .415 against lefties compared to .394 against righties. France's regular season stats included a .257/.320/.360 slash line with seven home runs and 52 RBIs across 138 games. He primarily played first base but has also seen time at second and third. Acquired at the trade deadline from the Minnesota Twins, France's inclusion is strategic given his performance against left-handed pitching. The Blue Jays also dropped reliever Yariel Rodriguez and outfielder Joey Loperfido from the roster to make room for Bichette and France. The starting pitcher for Game 1 is Trey Yesavage, facing Dodgers' Blake Snell. The roster adjustments suggest a focus on matchups, particularly against the Dodgers' left-handed bullpen. Additional highlights include the ceremonial first pitches by Gaston and Carter in Toronto and the Dodgers' roster decisions, with Clayton Kershaw participating while others like Vesia and Scott are not on the roster due to personal matters. The series begins at Rogers Centre with high expectations for both teams.