The Toronto Blue Jays have added speed and power to their lineup with the acquisition of San Diego Padres outfielder Melvin Upton Jr., the club officially announced on Tuesday.
The trade deal, which also comes with cash considerations, will cost the Jays Class A pitching prospect Hansel Rodriguez.
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Upton Jr. has been linked to the Blue Jays as a potential trade option for the past couple of weeks.
The 31-year-old has played the last two season with the Padres and is hitting .256 with 16 home runs, 45 runs batted in and 20 stolen bases so far this year.
Upton Jr., who is coincidentally in Toronto for a three-game set at the Rogers Centre, sat out Monday’s 4-2 loss against the Jays amid swirling trade speculation.