The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly traded for San Diego Padres outfielder Melvin Upton Jr., according to Ken Rosenthal.
B.J. Upton’s alter-ego returns to the American League East, where he began his career and played seven seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays, before signing with the Atlanta Braves and being traded to the Padres.
It was reported late Monday night that the Blue Jays appeared to have overtaken the Baltimore Orioles and become front runners to land the 31-year-old. While the deal appears to be imminent, the cost remains unknown. Rosenthal reported that it could be a member of the Lansing Lugnuts involved in the deal.