Jays' skipper: Bautista (shoulder) will avoid DL

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said Friday that outfielder Jose Bautista won't need to go on the disabled list, despite his missing a third straight game with a sore shoulder.

Gibbons also said Bautista likely will serve as a designated hitter for a game or two before returning to the outfield.