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Report: Blue Jays' Encarnacion likely to be activated Friday

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The Toronto Blue Jays should have first baseman Edwin Encarnacion back in the lineup when they open a three-game series with the Chicago White Sox on Friday, according to MLB.com's Gregor Chisolm.

Hampered by a quadriceps strain since July 5, Encarnacion began a rehabilitation assignment Saturday in the Florida State League and will continue his recovery with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons on Tuesday.

A two-time All-Star, Encarnacion is hitting .277/.368/.591 (160 OPS+) with 26 home runs and 21 doubles through 88 games this season.

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