José Bautista signed a one-day contract with the Toronto Blue Jays Friday afternoon to retire as a member of the team for which he played 10 seasons.
Posted: Aug 11, 2023 9:33 AM EDT | Last Updated: August 11Speaking at the signing, Bautista said he appreciated the gesture and the one-day contract.
Toronto Blue Jays President and CEO Mark Shapiro spoke about the 10 years that Bautista spent with the Blue Jays organization. "It really wasn't just a game, but it was a craft for José, the impact he made on so many with the relationships he formed throughout this organization and throughout this community.
The contract signing comes one day before Bautista will be added to the team's "Level of Excellence," which honours the best players in the franchise's history, at a ceremony when the Jays face off against the Chicago Cubs at the Rogers Centre.
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