On January 18, 2017, Bautista signed a one-year, $18 million contract with the Blue Jays.
The contract included a $17 million mutual option for the 2018 season, as well as a $20 million vesting option for 2019.
On August 11, Bautista reached the 20 home run mark for the eighth consecutive season.

Bautista ended the year batting .203 with 23 home runs and 65 RBIs.
His .203 batting average was the lowest of all qualified major league batters.
 The Blue Jays declined Bautista's option for 2018 on November 4, 2017 marking the end of his career as a Blue Jay.
On January 18, 2017, Bautista signed a one-year, $18 million contract with the Blue Jays. The contract included a $17 million mutual option for the 2018 season, as well as a $20 million vesting option for 2019. On August 11, Bautista reached the 20 home run mark for the eighth consecutive season.
Bautista ended the year batting .203 with 23 home runs and 65 RBIs. His .203 batting average was the lowest of all qualified major league batters.  The Blue Jays declined Bautista's option for 2018 on November 4, 2017 marking the end of his career as a Blue Jay.
José Bautista