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Blue Jays pick up Encarnacion's option

Published Oct. 31, 2011 7:50 p.m. ET

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The Toronto Blue Jays have picked up their $3.5 million contract option on infielder Edwin Encarnacion for next season and declined an option on reliever Jon Rauch.

The 28-year-old Encarnacion appeared in 134 games as a third baseman, first baseman and designated hitter last season. He hit .272 with 36 doubles, 17 home runs and 55 RBIs.

Rauch, 33, appeared in 53 games for Toronto last season, posting a 5-4 record with 11 saves and a 4.85 ERA.

The moves were announced Monday.

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