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Mets consider Jose Bautista to shore up injury-ravaged outfield

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Former Blue Jays star Jose Bautista, perhaps best known for his bat flip in the 2015 ALDS, is out of work after being released by the Braves over the weekend.

The Mets’ need for a right-handed outfield bat with power has team officials interested in veteran slugger Jose Bautista, industry sources told The Post on Monday.

Bautista, 37, was released by the Braves on Sunday after going 5-for-35 (.143) with two homers in 12 games. Bautista, a six-time All-Star, was playing third base for the Braves, but would likely be used primarily in the outfield if he joined the Mets.