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Anthony Santander Joins Blue Jays with $92.5M Deal After Rejecting Orioles' Offer

The switch-hitting slugger cites a significant gap in contract offers as the reason for leaving Baltimore after eight seasons.

Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander speaks to the media on Thursday in Dunedin, Florida. (Jacob Calvin Meyer/Staff)
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Overview

  • Anthony Santander signed a five-year, $92.5 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including a sixth-year club option.
  • Santander rejected the Baltimore Orioles' three-year offer, describing it as 'not even close' to what he would accept.
  • The Venezuelan outfielder hit a career-high 44 home runs in 2024 and drove in 100 runs, making him a key acquisition for Toronto.
  • Santander's spring training with the Blue Jays began with visa issues but has since included promising performances, including a home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
  • Santander expressed gratitude for his time in Baltimore but acknowledged the move was a business decision, with both sides understanding the financial realities.