By Canadian Press

Jose Bautista signs one-day contract to officially retire with Toronto Blue Jays

Aug 11, 2023 | 2:46 PM

TORONTO — Jose Bautista is officially retiring as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays.

Bautista and Blue Jays team president Mark Shapiro signed a one-day contract in front of media to make it official.

The six-time all-star says he had known for years he wanted to retire with the Blue Jays. He’ll be added to the Blue Jays’ level of excellence this weekend.

Bautista hasn’t played since 2018 when he spent time on the Atlanta Braves, New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies.

He finishes his playing career with 344 home runs, a .247 batting average and 975 runs batted in.

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Bautista led all of baseball with 54 home runs in 2010 and again in 2011 with 43.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 11, 2021.

John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press