Who's in and who's out? Looking at the Blue Jays potential ALCS Roster

Much of the decision-making processes depends on whether or not Chris Bassitt and Bo Bichette are healthy Both missed the ALDS due to injury. While Bichette has started running again, there is still no guarantee he will be ready in time. Bassitt however, looks good to go.

With that being said, who might get knocked off the roster?

With the ALDS being a seven game series, the Blue Jays will definitely need another starting pitcher. While Eric Lauer could move into the rotation, this spot likely belongs to Bassitt, which likely pushes left-handed reliever Justin Bruihl off the roster. In his only postseason appearance, Bruihl gave up two runs in just a third of an inning.

Things could get interesting if the Blue Jays also decide to add veteran Max Scherzer. While Mad Max wasn't great in September and wasn't included on the ALDS roster because manager John Schneider preferred other matchups against the New York Yankees, it is not inconceivable that Scherzer gets added. This would also the Blue Jays to have flexibility with their starting pitcher and perhaps make one available out of the bullpen.

If this does end up being the case, Tommy Nance, who pitched well in the regular season, but who gave up two runs in a third of an inning in game 2, might be the odd man out.

Then there's Bo Bichette. If the shortstop is ready to go, it might mean that defensive wiz Isiah Kiner-Falefa gets relegated to spectator duty. While the Blue Jays would sacrifice defence for offence here, IKF hasn't done that much in the playoffs thus far.

Things could get complicated if Bichette needs to DH. The Blue Jays seem unwilling to have both George Springer and Anthony Santander play the field in the same game, which might relegate Santander to pinch-hitting duties.

While it's possible that Santander is off the roster entirely in place of Bichette it seems unlikely. The Blue Jays love his switch-hitting abilities, and his bat is starting to come around.

Final rosters have to be submitted on Sunday.