The Toronto Blue Jays, seeking a powerful bat to support their lineup, signed slugger Anthony Santander to a five-year, $92.5MM contract after exploring other options. While Santander had shown impressive power numbers, his initial performance with the Blue Jays has been disappointing, hitting only .178 in 132 plate appearances. Despite a historically consistent power profile, questions are now raised regarding his fit in the lineup due to low offensive output and below-average defense, putting pressure on management to evaluate the acquisition's effectiveness soon.
âAnthony Santander has had a shaky start in Toronto, slashing .178/.258/.314 in his first 132 plate appearances, raising concerns over his offensive contributions.â
âWith a consistent power profile, the Blue Jays hoped Santander would thrive as a middle-of-the-order bat, but early struggles have raised questions about the acquisition.â
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