Jose Bautista has really gone through his ups and downs in 2016, his 9th with the Toronto Blue Jays. With just four games remaining this season, Bautista currently has a slash line of .234/.364/.451 with 21 home runs and 67 RBI. The six-time All-Star has been on the DL twice this season, playing in a total of 112 games and 500 plate appearances.
As recently as a few weeks ago, many fans and writers were calling for the end of Bautista’s status as an elite player. However, the two-time AL home run leader has started to heat up at just the right time for both the Blue Jays, and his own good.