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MLB Rumors: Jose Bautista Wants to Play in 2020 After Sitting Out 2019 Season

Jose Bautista is tossing his bat in the ring.

According to MLB Network's Jon Heyman, the 39-year-old "is looking to play in 2020 if the opportunity presents itself."

Bautista last played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2018. He began that year with the Atlanta Braves, who released him a month after signing him to a minor league deal. The New York Mets signed him to a one-year deal in May before trading him to the Phillies in late August.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.