Overview

• Anthony Santander returned to Camden Yards for the first time as a Toronto Blue Jays player, receiving a standing ovation from Orioles fans during his first at-bat.
• In the third inning, Santander hit his first home run as a Blue Jay, a 404-foot shot to right field, against his former team.
• Santander spent eight years with the Orioles, hitting 81 home runs and achieving career highs in 2024 before signing a five-year, $92.5 million deal with Toronto in free agency.
• Before the game, Santander reunited with former teammates, staff, and his ex-manager Brandon Hyde, reflecting on his growth and relationships built in Baltimore.
• He praised the recent upgrades to Camden Yards, noting the new left field wall and expressing nostalgia for the ballpark where he developed as a player.