Edwin Encarnacion will likely agree to a contract later this week or early next week, according to agent Paul Kinzer.

Kinzer said the Toronto Blue Jays remain in the picture to re-sign his client and have been "showing Edwin the most love."

Three teams told Kinzer that they are waiting for the resolution of the collective bargaining negotiations before making a formal offer to Encarnacion. He added that two teams have already made "serious" offers.