2. OF Jose Bautista, Toronto Blue Jays

Orioles fans can surely delight that Bautista, who is massively unpopular in Baltimore, is included on a list of the five most disappointing ex-Orioles in 2017.

The 36-year-old Bautista received tepid interest on the free agent market last winter after his so-so 2016, and he returned to the Jays on a one-year pillow deal. Based on his 2017, it looks like the rest of the league was correct to wonder whether Bautista had anything left in the tank. He’s batting .208 with a .693 OPS in 141 games, both of which are the worst marks of his nine full years with Toronto. His 22 homers are a disappointing total for a player who has averaged 32 per season in his career, and his 58 RBIs would be his lowest mark since 2009.

The Blue Jays seem certain to decline Bautista’s $17 mutual option for 2018. He might find it tough sledding again on the free agent market this winter.

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