Bautista to start rehab assignment Wednesday

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PHOENIX — Jose Bautista is nearing a return from a hyperextended big toe on his left foot and is tentatively scheduled to rejoin the Blue Jays on Monday.

Bautista will begin a rehab assignment with Class A Dunedin on Wednesday. He will remain there for just one day before traveling Buffalo to continue his progression in anticipation of a return.

The veteran slugger is expected to play three games for the Bisons before possibly being activated from the 15-day disabled list in time for a series opener against the Padres on Monday. Bautista has been out since June 16 with turf toe.

“He’ll play a few innings tomorrow and then he’s traveling to Buffalo on Thursday,” Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said Tuesday afternoon. “He’ll play there Friday, Saturday and Sunday, I think is the plan. If all’s good, you’ll probably see him Monday I would …

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