Blue Jays Address Anthony Santander Backlash Without Discipline as $92.5 Million Outfielder Deletes 2 Videos
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Updated · Fox News · Nov 6
Blue Jays Address Anthony Santander Backlash Without Discipline as $92.5 Million Outfielder Deletes 2 Videos
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Nov 6
Summary
Toronto said Anthony Santander’s posts "do not represent our organization’s values and beliefs," addressing backlash without announcing any apology or discipline.
Two deleted post-midterm videos triggered the dispute: one shared a preacher’s anti-Muslim remarks, and another questioned how Sharia principles align with the U.S. Constitution after Michigan’s Senate race.
Santander, a Venezuelan-born outfielder, signed a five-year, $92.5 million deal before 2025 but played only 54 games that season and missed all of 2026 after left shoulder surgery.
The club’s response drew a line between Santander’s personal comments and team policy, while leaving his status unchanged as he heads toward a 2027 return with more than $57 million left on his contract.