Edwin Encarnacion, who hit 39 home runs and drove in 111 RBI in 2015 with the Toronto Blue Jays, is seeking a contract extension with one year remaining on his three-year, $29 million deal.
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Blue Jays Hoping to Sign Encarnacion Long Term
Sunday, Jan. 10
Per MLB Network Radio, first-year Toronto general manager Ross Atkins has spoken with Encarnacion, who has “made it clear” he wants an extension.
The 33-year-old has turned into one of the game’s best power hitters the past four seasons.
Although he is not young, Encarnacion has not shown many signs of declining, and the $10 million he’s due next season seems like a bit of a steal considering his offensive production.
Per John Lott of the National Post, Atkins said in a radio interview the goal is to re-sign Encarnacion but that “no talks about contract extensions have occurred.”
Toronto would be smart to bring back Encarnacion, who, along with Jose Bautista and Josh Donaldson, was part of the top-scoring offense in MLB last year. He hit .275 with one home run and five RBI in the postseason, helping lead the Blue Jays to their first American League Championship Series since 1993.
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