Report: Jose Bautista a potential target for Indians

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Jose Bautista. (Fred Thornhill/CP)

After acquiring free-agent slugger Edwin Encarnacion, the Cleveland Indians may have another ex-Toronto Blue Jay on their radar.

According to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, the Indians are staying in touch with a number of potential targets. Jose Bautista was named as a possibility, provided his salary drops to a point where Cleveland’s front office can afford it.

The Indians exceeded their expected payroll limit after signing Encarnacion, but they are prepared for any scenario.

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