"When the Toronto Blue Jays signed Anthony Santander to a lucrative five-year deal before the 2025 season, there were some skeptics out there. Santander was coming off a fine season with the Orioles and fulfilled a lineup need, but the demand for hit tool-challenged sluggers in their 30's with little-to-no defensive value isn't what it used to be and such players tend to age poorly."
"Nevertheless, the Blue Jays soldiered on with the move and even though Santander missed a bunch of time in 2025 with shoulder issue, many thought he could bounce back. If Santander is in peak form, the Blue Jays' lineup can hang with just about anyone in all of baseball. Unfortunately, those shoulder issues never really went away and on Tuesday, it was revealed that, unfortunately, Santander needs shoulder surgery and will miss at least the next five to six months."
Anthony Santander signed a five-year, $92.5 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays before the 2025 season. He was expected to provide middle-of-lineup power despite questions about his hit tool and defensive value. Santander missed significant time in 2025 because of a persistent shoulder issue that limited his availability. The Blue Jays announced that Santander will undergo left labral surgery and will be sidelined for five to six months. His absence removes a potential impact bat from Toronto's lineup, reduces offensive depth, and clouds the early portion of the multi-year commitment.
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