"Santander told reporters on Wednesday that mid-season MRIs on his left shoulder didn't reveal the tear in his labrum, as relayed by MLB.com's Keegan Matheson. Thus, Toronto's medical staff opted for rehab - both during the regular season and this past off-season, as the switch-hitting outfielder also recovered from back tightness that knocked him out of the post-season last fall."
"It wasn't until Santander started ramping up his swing in January that his shoulder pain returned, prompting the Blue Jays to send him for additional testing shortly after he arrived at camp, which ultimately revealed a torn labrum on MRI scans. For whatever reason, the MRIs that Santander underwent last season didn't reveal the full extent of the damage to his left shoulder, saying, "It's nobody's fault, it just didn't show up.""
Santander underwent left shoulder surgery expected to sideline him for approximately five to six months, though he hopes to return later this year. The injury began with a diving play at Angel Stadium in early May and has threatened a second consecutive season derailed by injury. Mid-season MRIs failed to reveal the labrum tear, so Toronto's medical staff pursued rehabilitation during the regular season and offseason while he also recovered from postseason back tightness. Pain returned when he ramped up his swing in January, prompting further testing that revealed the tear and led doctors to recommend surgery after direct examination.
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