{"id":690333,"date":"2026-05-24T09:23:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T09:23:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/690333\/"},"modified":"2026-05-24T09:23:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T09:23:09","slug":"mlb-legend-jose-bautista-makes-toronto-blue-jays-statement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/690333\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB Legend Jos\u00e9 Bautista Makes Toronto Blue Jays Statement"},"content":{"rendered":"

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TORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 19: Jose Bautista #19 of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on during batting practice prior to game three of the American League Championship Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Kansas City Royals at Rogers Centre on October 19, 2015 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Saturday, the Toronto Blue Jays<\/a> will continue their series with the Pittsburgh Pirates<\/a> (in Canada).<\/p>\n

They are coming off a 6-2 win on Friday.<\/p>\n

Jos\u00e9 Bautista Makes Toronto Blue Jays Statement\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyFormer Toronto Blue Jays Jose Bautista salutes the crowd before he takes part in a ceremony where his name is unveiled on the \u201cLevel of Excellence\u201d before the game between the Blue Jays and the Chicago Cubs<\/a> at the Rogers Centre on August 12, 2023 in Toronto, Canada.<\/p>\n

Recently, MLB legend Jos\u00e9 Bautista<\/a> spoke about the current Blue Jays (via Sportsnet<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Bautista: \u201cI think they\u2019re very similar to us in those years. Where they care. You can tell\u2026 Things are a little inconsistent right now, but I have full trust in this team that they\u2019ll put it together, and go on a strong run\u2026 Hopefully, have a similar, or even better finish than last year.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jos\u00e9 Bautista sits down with @SNBradFay<\/a> to discuss his chemistry with Edwin Encarnaci\u00f3n during their time with the Blue Jays and his thoughts on the current Blue Jays roster \ud83d\udc99 <\/p>\n

Bautista is one of the most beloved players in recent Blue Jays history, so fans will likely enjoy hearing his thoughts.<\/p>\n

Bautista\u2019s MLB Career\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyJose Bautista #19 of the Toronto Blue Jays is congratulated by teammates after scoring a first inning run against the Atlanta Braves<\/a> at SunTrust Park on May 18, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia.<\/p>\n

Bautista was picked in the 20th round of the 2000 MLB<\/a> Draft.<\/p>\n

After a slow start to his career, he broke out in 2010 (with the Blue Jays) when he hit 54 home runs.<\/p>\n

The six-time MLB All-Star spent part of 10 seasons with the franchise.<\/p>\n

In addition to the Blue Jays, the 45-year-old also had stints with the Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Mets<\/a>, Philadelphia Phillies<\/a>, Baltimore Orioles<\/a>, Kansas City Royals<\/a>, Atlanta Braves and Tampa Bay Rays<\/a> over 15 years.<\/p>\n

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GettyJose Bautista #19 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts after striking out in the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles during the American League Wild Card game at Rogers Centre on October 4, 2016 in Toronto, Canada.<\/p>\n

Blue Jays Right Now<\/p>\n

The Blue Jays are currently the third-place team in the American League East with a 24-27 record in 51 games.<\/p>\n

They have won six out of their last ten games (and are 14-11 in 25 games at home).<\/p>\n

Following the Pirates, the Blue Jays will remain at home to host the Miami Marlins<\/a> on Monday.<\/p>\n

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GettyManager John Schneider #14 of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on after being talked to by the umpire during the second inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on May 5, 2026 in St. Petersburg, Florida.<\/p>\n

Last season, the Blue Jays reached the World Series for the first time since 1993.<\/p>\n

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