Blue Jays acquire Upton in trade with Padres

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The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired outfielder Melvin Upton Jr. and cash from the San Diego Padres for minor league pitcher Hansel Rodriguez.

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Upton will make $15.45 million this season and $16.45 million next season, the final year of a five-year deal that he signed with the Braves before the 2013 season. The Padres will pay for a significant portion of …

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