Anthony Santander has joined the Toronto Blue Jays with a $92.5 million contract. He expressed excitement about playing with teammates like Vladimir G
Santander, a fan-favorite, has officially played his final game in an Orioles uniform after signing a five-year deal with the Blue Jays.
The Toronto Blue Jays are in agreement with free agent outfielder Anthony Santander, pending a physical, according to multiple reports.
After missing out on other top free agents, Toronto gets an injection of power in the lineup with the switch-hitting slugger.
John Schneider will have his work cut out for him over the next few months figuring out his ideal Blue Jays lineup card.
The addition of Santander, who hit 44 home runs with the Baltimore Orioles last season, follows the deep-pocketed Jays’ failed pursuits of Shohei Ohtani last offseason and of Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and Roki Sasaki this winter.
The 30-year-old was a first-time All-Star last year in his eighth and final season with Baltimore, hitting .235 while setting career highs with 44 homers, 102 RBIs and 91 runs in 155 games.
Free agent outfielder Anthony Santander has signed with the Toronto Blue Jays, reports MLB Network's Jon Paul Morosi. Terms of the contract, pending a physical, have not yet been announced. Anthony Santander and Blue Jays are in agreement pending physical, sources say. @MLBNetwork
The best way for Toronto to help close that gap is to convince Guerrero Jr. that he can compete in Toronto long-term. And the best way to do that is to continue adding talent this offseason, wherever the team can find it.
The Toronto Blue Jays could look to acquire veteran pitcher Max Scherzer on a short-term deal in free agency this winter.
The Blue Jays have whiffed on many top free agents such as Shohei Ohtani, Roki Sasaki and Corbin Burnes. They finally cashed in when they lured Santander to town. Getting Alonso to sign on the dotted line would prove that Toronto is serious about competing in 2025.