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Blue Jays Activate Anthony Santander, Designate Alek Manoah for Assignment

Toronto, chasing the AL East title, opted for an immediate roster boost in the final week of the regular season.

Sep 20, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Toronto Blue Jays first base Ty France (2) reaches for a throw to first base during the second inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images/File photo
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 23: Toronto Blue Jays hats and gloves sit in the dugout during the sixth inning of their game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on August 23, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Jared Lennon/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Toronto reinstated Santander from the 60-day injured list after a left shoulder issue sidelined him since May 29.
  • Alek Manoah was DFA’d to clear a 40-man spot and was placed on waivers following a Triple-A rehab stretch after 2024 elbow surgery.
  • Manoah posted a 2.97 ERA over seven starts at Triple-A Buffalo this season, with his next step dependent on the waiver process.
  • First baseman Ty France went on the 10-day injured list with left oblique inflammation, retroactive to Monday.
  • The Blue Jays entered Tuesday at 90-66 with a postseason berth secured and a two-game lead in the AL East.