SAN-TORONTO!
On Monday, one of the best switch-hitters in the game, Anthony Santander, Venezuela’s finest, reportedly signed a five-year/$92.5 million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Anthony Santander, a native of Margarita, Venezuela, landed the third-largest contract in Blue Jays franchise history, just behind George Springer (six-year/$150M) and Kevin Gausman (five-year/$110M) – Image Credit: Simon Lindenblatt/Latino Sports
Taking home an annual average value (AAV) of $18.5 million from 2025-2030, Santander’s newest contract includes a player option after the third season, and a club-option for the sixth year, which could make for the overall value on the deal to top out to $110 million. It was later revealed that the contract includes heavy deferrals, over one-third of the deal.
For the Blue Jays and Santander, this move results as a perfect fit from both sides. A powerful switch-hitter, who can get slotted in as a designated hitter, play either corner outfield position, or man first base. Additionally, one who reportedly preferred to remain on the east coast.
Anthony Santander’s leadership and production will make for a great fit in Toronto – Image Credit: Bill Menzel/Latino Sports
The 30-year-old, a former Baltimore Oriole, spending his whole MLB career as an O, debuting in 2017, joins a Blue Jays lineup headlined by Dominican sensation Vladimir Guerrero Jr., a former AL LatinoMVP from 2021, and Brazilian-American star shortstop Bo Bichette.
2025 Projected Blue Jays Starting Lineup
RF George Springer
SS Bo Bichette
1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
DH Anthony Santander
C Alejandro Kirk
2B Andrés Giménez
3B Ernie Clement
CF Nathan Lukes
LF Joey Loperfido
The Blue Jays will reportedly remain active in free agency + the trade market as they look to match up with other contenders in the AL East – Image Credit: Bill Menzel/Latino Sports
As it stands today, the Blue Jays have most definitely improved their offensive prowess from a year ago. However, in an American League East division front-lined by the New York Yankees, and Orioles, much more will have to be done, especially in the bottom third of their starting lineup and also, within their bullpen.
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