When it looked like the Blue Jays were going to have to finish the series without George Springer, a bit of good news seems to have come out of nowhere. After leaving Game 3 with discomfort on his right side, Springer sat out Game 4, and the lineup for Game 5 was reportedly built around Bo Bichette instead. But according to the latest update from Ben Nicholson-Smith, there might be a silver lining.

If all goes right, both Springer and Bichette could be available for Game 4. If this new report holds, fans have every reason to smile again, especially after the Jays bounced back from their Game 3 heartbreak.

“Blue Jays still determining whether George Springer will start today. He’s been swinging & running. Bo Bichette will play either way. Will be at second if Springer starts. Barger is in there, too,” Nicholson-Smith shared on X.

Speaking to reporters before the game at Dodger Stadium, John Schneider shared some encouraging news about George Springer — saying he “looked good” while hitting in the cage. So, for now, it’s an hour-to-hour call on whether Springer will suit up, but things seem to be trending in the right direction.

“He was able to swing a little this afternoon and is feeling progressively better as the day goes on,” Schneider shared. “We’ll see how things go tonight. If not today, hopefully tomorrow — he should be good to go,” the manager further added.

Springer’s status will likely come down to a last-minute decision before the lineup is announced. If he’s cleared to play, Bo Bichette will slot back into the No. 2 spot in the order, where he’s recently found some rhythm.

And at the extreme, Springer could be back in the lineup as a pinch-hitter if he cannot start. Right now, it feels very much evident that the Blue Jays are willing to utilize Springer’s bat in any way tonight. And why not?

It’s too hard to miss the slugger who’s hitting a .309 batting average and 4.8 WAR.

More changes on the line apart from Springer

Apart from their hitting lineup, the Blue Jays have made a big announcement with their starting rotation. And it looks like getting back to where it started.

Reportedly, rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage would take the mound for a pivotal Game 5. He has been nothing short of electric this postseason. He set the tone with a brilliant performance in Game 1 of the World Series, struck out 7 in 5 2/3 innings in a do-or-die Game 6 against Seattle in the ALCS, and wowed everyone in his postseason debut, striking out 11 Yankees without surrendering a single hit.

For a guy who’s only made seven career big-league starts, his poise has been remarkable. But this time, what are the Jays expecting from him?

Yesavage’s main job in Game 5 is pretty simple.

To keep the Blue Jays in the game and give them a chance to go after Blake Snell and the Dodgers’ bullpen. After Shane Bieber’s steady, composed outing in Game 4, Toronto is hoping for more of the same from their rookie. The bullpen could definitely use a breather after that grueling 18-inning marathon back in Game 3. So, if Yesavage can eat up some innings and keep things under control, it would go a long way toward setting the Jays up for success.

Now, as he prepares for start number eight, the Blue Jays are counting on him to deliver that same fearless, big-moment energy once again.