The Los Angeles Angels appeared to be very serious in their quest to emerge as contenders in 2025. The organization was one of the most active teams at the star

Monday’s signing of switch-hitter Anthony Santander marked an important first step for the Toronto Blue Jays, who badly needed a win in free agency, arguably more than any other franchise in the sport.

When Japanese right-handed pitcher Roki Sasaki signed as an international amateur with the Los Angeles Dodgers, baseball’s defending World Series winners got a top pitcher for a very modest signing amount.

Juan Soto signed with the New York Mets, not only leaving the Orioles' division, but their league too. Corbin Burnes signed with Arizona and Roki Sasaki is a Los Angeles Dodger.But the O’s on Monday saw one of their own sign with another club and also stay in the American League East when outfielder Anthony Santander agreed to a five-year deal

The Toronto Blue Jays finally landed a high-profile free agent, adding Anthony Santander to their powerful lineup.

The Dodgers aren't the only team who have ever used them or currently used them — there's the infamous Bobby Bonilla and Chris Davis deals, and Anthony Santander's new Blue Jays contract has deferred money — but no one's ever used them at the scale and to the effect that the Dodgers have.

After missing out on Roki Sasaki, the Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly in agreement with Anthony Santander on a five-year deal worth more than $90 million, per multiple reports. Santander, 30, had a career season in 2024, smashing 44 home runs for the Baltimore Orioles while batting .235 with an .814 OPS.

There is a scenario that could bring Jack Flaherty back to the Los Angeles Dodgers but it is contingent on a major detail – Roki Sasaki would to sign elsewhere.

Toronto general manager Ross Atkins said a Blue Jays jersey with Anthony Santander’s name on it was “floating around our office” throughout the offseason.

Tim Healey said that the first baseman was “deep in contract talks” with Toronto, and Andy Martino said that those talks were “advancing.” Shi Davidi, however, said that the Blue Jays’ discussions with Alonso—and former Met Max Scherzer—were “not gaining momentum.

Here's what our experts think could still go down between now and spring training, from free agency to off-the-field drama.