Although the Jays recently signed designated hitter Kendrys Morales, general manager Ross Atkins expressed on Friday that the club is still interested in bringing back Encarnacion, the Toronto Star reports.

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Atkins admitted the acquisition of Morales does decrease the likelihood of Encarnacion returning to Toronto, but also said it doesn't eliminate the possibility. The slugger has benefited from the hitter-friendly Rogers Centre over the past three years, slashing .279/.369/.575 at home, compared to .260/.353/.513 on the road. Although the talk is exciting for Jays' fans, the team hasn't shown many true signs of pursuing a long-term agreement with Encarnacion.