Dustin Bradford/Getty Images(TORONTO) — Melvin Upton Jr. is heading to Toronto.
The Blue Jays acquired the 31-year-old outfielder from the San Diego Padres in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher Hansel Rodriguez.
Im excited to join my new @BlueJays teammates today and can't wait to help continue the winning tradition that's been built here. #letsgo
— Melvin Upton Jr. (@MelvinUptonJr) July 26, 2016
Toronto will also get some cash out of the deal. MLB Network reports the Padres will pay most — all but $5 million — of the roughly $22 million that’s owed to Upton through the end of next season.
So far this year, Upton is batting .256 with 16 home runs and 45 RBIs.
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