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Blue Jays’ Anthony Santander Begins Triple-A Rehab With Buffalo

The club is easing him in as a designated hitter following a brief delay caused by back tightness.

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ARLINGTON, TX - MAY 28: Anthony Santander #25 of the Toronto Blue Jays steps to the plate before batting against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Globe Life Field on May 28, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
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May 20, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Anthony Santander (25) runs the bases and celebrates hitting a two-run home run against the San Diego Padres during the fifth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Santander opened his rehab assignment Thursday with the Triple-A Bisons, his first game action since a left shoulder subluxation on May 29.
  • The plan calls for three games at designated hitter before he plays both left and right field in Buffalo.
  • Manager John Schneider said the earlier target date was pushed back because of lower-back tightness from taking a lot of swings.
  • The 30-year-old joined Toronto on a five-year, US$92.5 million contract after eight seasons with the Orioles.
  • Before the injury, he batted .179 with a .577 OPS and six home runs, and the Blue Jays entered Thursday with a three-game lead in the AL East.