Blue Jays' Jose Bautista: Homers for first time since return from DL

Bautista went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Friday's 6-5 victory over the Orioles.

Analysis:

The slugging leadoff man got the Jays started on the road back from an early 2-0 deficit with a leadoff homer in the home half of the first. It was the first time going deep for Bautista since returning from the DL on July 25 and only his second hit overall since his return. He notably whiffed on his other three at-bats Friday after striking out three times in the first three games back as well, a strong indication that he's likely still in the process of regaining his timing at the plate.