Bo Bichette just made the Blue Jays' Game 7 win even sweeter with one simple quote

The Toronto Blue Jays are ending a 32-year World Series drought after defeating the Seattle Mariners in a thrilling Game 7, 4-3. George Springer delivered the big blow with a three-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning, and the pitching staff was able to pitch out of trouble numerous times.

With their sights now set on the Los Angeles Dodgers, the status of Bo Bichette has remained a key question throughout the postseason. Fortunately, fans received an update on his potential return for the World Series.

Bo Bichette just made the Blue Jays' Game 7 win even sweeter with one simple quote

Bichette has slashed .311/.357/.483 with 18 homers, 94 RBI, and an .840 OPS this season, but sprained his knee on September 6 and hasn't played since. His availability was uncertain going into the ALDS and ALCS, but during post-game celebrations after the Game 7 ALCS win, Bichette addressed whether he'd play in the World Series.

A reporter asked Bichette if he'd be well enough to play in the World Series, and the superstar responded, "I'll be ready." This assurance is what all Blue Jays fans were waiting to hear, especially with a daunting task ahead in taking on the Dodgers' pitching staff.

Over the Dodgers' 10 postseason games, they've allowed a combined total of 28 runs. Which means they are holding opposing teams to fewer than three runs per game.

Los Angeles has faced strong offensive teams—the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, and Milwaukee Brewers—so the Blue Jays will need every asset to challenge the defending champions. Without a rehab stint, Bichette may serve as the designated hitter or pinch-hitter in key situations to ease the stress on his knee.

His presence as a DH could strengthen the Blue Jays' lineup by moving Isiah Kiner-Falefa out of the starting order. How the series unfolds game by game will also determine where Bichette plays. Kiner-Falefa went hitless during six ALDS at-bats but got a hit in each of his four ALCS games he started in, though he drove in just one run in 15 at-bats.

He didn't have a plate appearance in the first three ALCS games, but was called upon in Game 4 to play second base, moving Ernie Clement to third base, after Addison Barger needed to move to the outfield with Anthony Santander suffering a back injury that ended his season.

If Bichette returns as DH, Springer will shift to a corner outfield spot, Barger to third, and Clement to second. Kiner-Falefa could enter later for defensive purposes if the Blue Jays have a late lead.

The next major decision is who Bichette will replace on the roster. Joey Loperfido, who replaced Santander in the ALCS, seems the likely candidate. If Bichette can't play at shortstop, Kiner-Falefa will be needed at second base, with Giménez shifting between the middle infield positions where necessary.

Defensively, Bichette posted a .972 fielding percentage this season, making him the infield's weak link. The Blue Jays may benefit from keeping Giménez at shortstop against a Dodgers team that will put the ball in play.

No matter how Bichette is used, having his bat back will bring excitement throughout the organization and fans. The offense has seen outstanding production up and down the lineup, but pairing Bichette with his young superstar counterpart, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who is having a historic Blue Jays' postseason performance, could be the spark the team needs to win its first World Series since 1993.