Blue Jays' Jose Bautista: Hitting atop the order

Bautista will serve as the leadoff hitter Thursday against the Twins, Barry Davis of Sportsnet reports.

Analysis:

Bautista will start atop the order for the first time since 2010, as the Jays move Michael Saunders to the five hole against Minnesota's Ervin Santana. Kevin Pillar, who led off Sunday and Monday, will hit ninth.