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Snell took the loss in Game 1 of the World Series against Toronto on Friday after giving up five earned runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out four batters over five-plus innings.

Snell had been dominant during Los Angeles' postseason run, but the left-hander struggled with his command Friday. He allowed six men to reach base over the first three innings before giving up a game-tying two-run homer to Daulton Varsho in the fourth. The score remained even until the bottom of the sixth, at which point Snell walked Bo Bichette, gave up a single to Alejandro Kirk and hit Varsho with a pitch before coming out of the game without recording an out. The Dodgers' bullpen allowed all three inherited runners to score, kicking off what would be a nine-run outburst from the Jays in an eventual 11-4 victory. Assuming Toronto doesn't pull off the sweep, Snell is expected to take the mound again in Game 5.

Bichette will start at second base and hit cleanup in Friday's World Series Game 1 against the Dodgers.

Bichette has never played second base at the major-league level, having last seen action at the position in 2019 at Triple-A Buffalo. It's a big ask for him to start at the keystone in Game 1 of the World Series, particularly after he missed the past seven weeks with a PCL sprain in his left knee. However, the Blue Jays are willing to roll the dice in order to get Bichette's bat into the lineup and keep George Springer at designated hitter, where he's thrived.

Scott (lower body) is not on the Dodgers' World Series roster.

Scott underwent a lower-body abscess procedure earlier this month and has not made an appearance this postseason. The reliever had resumed throwing and was hoping to be added to the roster for the Fall Classic, but the Dodgers have decided against it.

Klein is on the Dodgers' World Series roster.

Klein has not pitched in nearly a month, having been left off the roster for each of the Dodgers' first three postseason series. He'll likely be limited to low-leverage appearances during the World Series.

Henriquez is on the Dodgers' World Series roster.

Henriquez was on the roster for the wild-card round but not included on the Dodgers' NLDS or NLCS rosters. The hard-throwing right-hander is now back in the bullpen for the Fall Classic to provide manager Dave Roberts with another relief arm.

Vesia (personal) is not on the Dodgers' World Series roster.

Vesia is away from the club while tending to a personal family matter. Per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times, Vesia will not be placed on the family medical emergency list, which means he's ineligible to added to the Dodgers' World Series roster at a later date.

France (oblique) is on the Blue Jays' World Series roster.

France has been sidelined since the last week of the regular season with a left oblique strain, but he's recovered from that injury and the Blue Jays have elected to include him on their roster for the Fall Classic. The 31-year-old is likely to be used in a reserve role.

Bichette (knee) is on the Blue Jays' World Series roster.

Bichette has been shelved for the past seven weeks while recovering from a PCL sprain in his left knee, but he's ramped up his workouts lately and has progressed enough to be added to Toronto's roster for the Fall Classic. The Blue Jays have not revealed what the plan is for Bichette's role, but with Andres Gimenez expected to remain at shortstop, Bichette is likely to handle second base, serve as the designated hitter or perhaps be a bat off the bench.

Brogdon cleared waivers Thursday and elected free agency.

Brogdon posted a 5.55 ERA and 1.34 WHIP across 47 innings with the Angels this season -- both career worsts among seasons he pitched at least 40 frames. He should be able to land another contract during the offseason, though he doesn't project to serve as anything more than bullpen depth in 2026.

Fulmer (elbow) cleared waivers Thursday and elected free agency.

Fulmer turned in a 5.83 ERA and 1.23 WHIP across 29.1 innings with the Angels this year before a right elbow strain put an early end to his season in August. The 31-year-old will now have the freedom to choose where he begins the 2026 campaign, though he will likely have to settle for a minor-league pact this winter.