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Ball from Bautista’s bat flip sells at auction for $28,000

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New York Mets' Jose Bautista, center, high-fives Wilmer Flores after Bautista hit a grand slam during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)

Jose Bautista drives in 7, Mets set record with 24 runs in win over Phillies

By Rob Maaddi - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run off Chicago Cubs' Jose Quintana during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, May 14, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

Albies, Bautista homer as Braves outslug Cubs 6-5

By BY MIKE HELFGOT - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Jose Bautista attends batting practice before making his first start with the team after being called up from Triple A Gwinnett, Friday, May 4, 2018, in Atlanta. The Braves are hosting the San Francisco Giants in a baseball game. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Bautista back in major leagues with Braves

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 20, 2017, file photo, Toronto Blue Jays' Jose Bautista follows through on a fly out to center in the fourth inning of a baseball game as Texas Rangers catcher Jonathan Lucroy, right, watches, in Arlington, Texas. Six-time All-Star Jose Bautista and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a minor league contract Under the deal announced Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Bautista would receive a $1 million, one-year deal if added to the 40-man major league roster. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Slugger Jose Bautista, Braves agree to minor league deal

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins speaks to the media during a press conference in Toronto, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Blue Jays decline mutual option on OF Jose Bautista

Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Ryan Goins (17) holds the tag on New York Yankees third baseman Todd Frazier (29) after hitting a double during the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 in Toronto. Blue Jays shortstop Ryan Goins used the hidden-ball trick to retire New York Yankees slugger Todd Frazier on Friday night. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Goins’ hidden-ball trick, slam lead Blue Jays over Yanks 8-1

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marco Estrada throws against the New York Yankees during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, in Toronto. (Fred Thornhill/The Canadian Press via AP)

Estrada ends 12-start drought, Blue Jays top Gray, Yanks 4-0

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays' Jose Bautista, left, and pitcher Roberto Osuna, right, celebrate at the end of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, June 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Osuna back on mound, finishes off Toronto’s 8-2 win over KC

Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Cody Bellinger runs to first base after hitting a ground ball during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Tuesday, June 20, 2017, in Los Angeles. Bellinger was out at first. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

FANTASY PLAYS: Is Cody Bellinger the best player in fantasy?

By JAKE CIELY - Associated Press

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom throws to the Texas Rangers in the first inning of interleague baseball game, Tuesday, June 6, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

FANTASY PLAYS: deGrom struggling, Gennett’s game of year

By JAKE CIELY - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays' Jose Bautista, right, celebrates with teammates Devon Travis (29) and catcher Luke Maile (22) after hitting a three-run home run against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Saturday, May 27, 2017. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Bautista hits 3-run HR, Blue Jays beat Rangers 3-1

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays' Jose Bautista (19) follows through on a solo home run during the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves in a baseball game Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 8-4. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Jose Bautista, Toronto Blue Jays outfielder, caught up in another bat-flipping controversy

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 13, 2017, file photo, Toronto Blue Jays' Josh Donaldson takes practice swings before his turn in the batting cage before a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, in Dunedin, Fla. Donaldson is an early adopter to a growing big league trend - hitters fixated on producing fly balls. Or, as Donaldson put it recently on Twitter: &quot;Just say NO.... to ground balls.&quot; (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Baseball’s new trend: Saying ‘NO’ to ground balls

By JAKE SEINER - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista speaks to the media before a spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Wednesday, March 22, 2017, in Dunedin, Fla. Bautista is back in camp with the Blue Jays after playing in the World Baseball Classic. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Bautista says he is over lower back stiffness

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Dominican Republic's Jose Bautista hits an RBI-single to score Jean Segura during the first inning in a first-round game of the World Baseball Classic against Colombia, Sunday, March 12, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

FANTASY PLAYS: Despite Trout, Betts, fantasy OF not strong

By GARION THORNE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 4, 2016, file photo, Toronto Blue Jays' Jose Bautista hits a solo home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the second inning of an American League wild-card baseball game in Toronto. Bautista, languished on the market for months before signing a one-year, $18.5 million deal to return to the Blue Jays. His deal includes a mutual option for 2018, and vesting options for 2019. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Bautista back, Encarnacion gone from retooled Blue Jays

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays' Jose Bautista speaks to the media about re-signing with the club during a baseball press conference in Toronto on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Bautista says he took less money but is happy in Toronto

By ROB GILLIES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2016, file photo, Toronto Blue Jays' Jose Bautista smiles as he walks through the dugout during Game 1 of the team's American League Division Series against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas. A person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press that free agent outfielder Jose Bautista is staying with the Toronto Blue Jays after agreeing to an $18 million, one-year contract with mutual options for more years. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Blue Jays ownership involved in bringing Bautista back

By ROB GILLIES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2016, file photo, Toronto Blue Jays' Jose Bautista smiles as he walks through the dugout during Game 1 of the team's American League Division Series against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas. A person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press that free agent outfielder Jose Bautista is staying with the Toronto Blue Jays after agreeing to an $18 million, one-year contract with mutual options for more years. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Bautista, Blue Jays agree to $18.5M, 1-year deal

By ROB GILLIES - Associated Press