It's been nearly five weeks; five weeks since Bautista attempted to throw out Delmon Young at first base. Five weeks since Jose Bautista has played in the field. And for the past five weeks, the Blue Jays have been scrambling to find answers.
Over a month after the initial diagnosis of a shoulder strain and Jose Bautista has yet to field his position in right field. Although he's been contributing offensively as the team's DH (.253/.387/.470 in 26 games), the club has sorely missed him in the outfield.
To onlookers, it might appear a little suspicious when a player is still able to hit and yet can't reportedly even pick up a baseball, let alone throw it.