The Toronto Blue Jays and outfielder Anthony Santander are in agreement on a five-year contract worth more than $90 million, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Monday, giving the team one of the best hitters available this offseason after failed attempts to land a marquee free agent in recent years.
The Toronto Blue Jays finally landed a high-profile free agent, adding Anthony Santander to their powerful lineup, according to a report.
The Toronto Blue Jays have been among the finalists for a number of this year's top free agents, but have ultimately failed to make a marquee signing the franchise has longed for. That changed Monday.
The Toronto Blue Jays have finally landed a star free agent, which could indicate a willingness to hold onto Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
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.
For the Orioles, who have already increased spending under first-year owner David Rubenstein and have potential extensions for some of their young stars to consider, a long-term commitment to a player such as Santander might not have fit their plans. But a shorter-term deal, while forcing some creative roster adjustments, might make more sense.
The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to terms with All-Star outfielder Anthony Santander on a five-year deal for more than $90 million, multiple outlets reported Monday.
The agreement includes an opt-out and a 2030 team option with escalators that could increase the value to $110 million over six seasons, according to his agency.
The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to terms with All-Star outfielder Anthony Santander on Monday, per multiple reports.KPRC TV in Houston said it was a five-year deal, pending results of a physical. Fina
The Boston Red Sox had their sights on two significant upgrades this offseason, only to see both slip through their grasp. Most notably, slugging outfielder
The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms with OF Anthony Santander on a five-year contract (US $92,500,000). Santander, 30, was named an All-Star and Silver Slugger for the first time in 2024 after slashing .