Jan 20, 2025 · The Toronto Blue Jays have finally signed a free agent slugger, agreeing to a five-year, $92.5 million deal with outfielder Anthony Santander on Monday afternoon. A former Rule 5 pick out of...

Jan 21, 2025 · General manager Ross Atkins said a Blue Jays jersey with Anthony Santander's name on it was "floating around our office" throughout the off-season. The veteran slugger finally put on a...

Jan 21, 2025 · Santander will likely slot into the heart of a top-heavy batting order that includes George Springer, Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. "I'm happy for this opportunity," Santander said. "I can't wait to be with my brothers. It starts on Day 1 of spring training. Work hard, get better every single day and go after the championship.

Jan 22, 2025 · 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.

Jan 23, 2025 · Regardless, the Blue Jays need to explore some lineups with George Springer in different spots, perhaps allowing him to chase some more power. Bichette is still an interesting option if he gets hot again, blitzing pitchers with his aggressive approach, but …

Jan 20, 2025 · The 30-year-old has graded out as a below-average defender with the Orioles playing primarily right field, but the Blue Jays still have George Springer for two more seasons. Santander does have some experience in left, where Joey Loperfido and Davis Schneider are currently the top options, and Toronto’s DH spot is wide open, which will play a ...

Nov 21, 2024 · George Springer’s presence in right field could be a roadblock to a Santander signing, though the pair could form a right field/DH combo to make it work. Santander has also started 75 games in left field during his career – half of them as recently as 2022 – opening another possibility.

Nov 25, 2024 · Toronto currently has George Springer in place as their right fielder, and he remains under contract for two more seasons. The six-year, $150 million deal the Blue Jays gave Springer in 2021...

Jan 9, 2025 · Santander would have a challenge to beat out George Springer for the starting right field spot, while Toronto also had a Gold Glove Award-winning left fielder in Dalton Varsho last time out.

Jan 21, 2025 · General manager Ross Atkins said a Blue Jays jersey with Anthony Santander’s name on it was “floating around our office” throughout the off-season. The veteran slugger finally put on a Toronto uniform on Tuesday afternoon.