The Blue Jays have agreed to a deal for Padres outfielder Melvin Upton Jr., according to Fox Sports.
Sources: #BlueJays agree to acquire Melvin Upton Jr. from #Padres for Class A prospect. Financial terms not known. Likely finalized today.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 26, 2016
The report, citing unidentified sources, said the trade will be finalized Tuesday. San Diego is expected to receive a Class A prospect in return.
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The Blue Jays are in a dogfight in the AL East at 56-44 entering Tuesday, three games behind Baltimore and a half-game behind second-place Boston.