Jose Bautista re-signs with the Toronto Blue Jays

After a couple days of intense rumours, it looks like the Toronto Blue Jays have reached a deal with Jose Bautista.

MLB reporter, Ken Rosenthal, confirmed the signing, which appears to be a one-year contract with a mutual option.

Sources: #BlueJays, Bautista have deal: One year, mutual option, pending physical. Announcement expected later in week. @BProToronto first.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 17, 2017

Per @JonHeyman, Bautista guarantee with #BlueJays will be above $17.2M he rejected in team’s qualifying offer.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 17, 2017

The deal, which is pending a physical, is reported to be higher than the $17.2 qualifying offer that he already rejected from the team.

.@BlueJays, OF Jose Bautista agree to 1-year deal with mutual options, pending physical, reports @JesseSanchezMLB. Club has not confirmed. pic.twitter.com/ShsNymxt10

— MLB (@MLB) January 17, 2017

While the deal is only for one year, reports say there are plenty of incentives and it could end up being a three-year deal.

We’ll never forget #JoeyFlip. #RIPVine https://t.co/bGMRSvpkFd

— MLB (@MLB) January 17, 2017

The deal brings one of the Blue Jays best bats over the half dozen years back into the lineup after the team lost slugger Edwin Encarnacion earlier in the off-season.

Although the team lost Encarnacion, the addition of designated hitter, Kendrys Morales, along with a couple other moves and the Bautista re-signing, should keep the Jays competitive in baseball’s toughest division.

My brother. Back where you belong. Couldn't be happier. Appreciate you for guiding me and always being real! @JoeyBats19 @BlueJays pic.twitter.com/4eJ6VyeNWW

— Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo6) January 16, 2017

The baseball season is fast approaching with pitchers and catchers set to report to spring training on February 14th.

Players will report on February 18th.

Told y'all. Lol @JoeyBats19 pic.twitter.com/0VjcVRBrpp

— Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo6) January 17, 2017