"Yes, this is your bi-monthly reminder that Anthony Santander is still under contract with the Blue Jays for at least the next four years and $60.5 million. According to FanGraphs' value metric, Santander was worth -$7.6 million, while earning $13.5 million in 2025. As the Blue Jays showed from June onwards, they were a better team without Santander in the lineup."
"Most MLB players aren't a net negative on their team, and if they are, they're usually demoted, released or traded away, but the Blue Jays can't do any of those things with Santander. As much as they'd love to wave a magic wand and make Santander's contract go away, he's going to play for the Blue Jays in 2026. As the Blue Jays attempt to fill the potential void left by Bo Bichette if he signs elsewhere,"
Anthony Santander is under contract with the Blue Jays for at least four more years and $60.5 million. FanGraphs' value metric rated Santander at -$7.6 million while he earned $13.5 million in 2025. The Blue Jays performed better from June onwards without Santander in the lineup, and attempts to reincorporate him late in the season and playoffs were limited. The team cannot easily demote, release, or trade Santander due to his contract, so he is expected to remain on the roster in 2026. The Blue Jays face a scarcity of impact free-agent bats while planning roster adjustments.
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