Anthony Santander: Everything you need to know

Anthony Santander

Anthony Santander

#25 RF

Status

60-Day IL - Shoulder - Surgery Expected Return: 2026-08-01
Anthony Santander

Anthony Santander Player Profile  

Birthdate 10/19/1994 (31)
Status D60
HT/WT 6'1", 230 lbs
Birthplace Margarita, VEN
Position RF

Career History

Toronto Blue Jays 2025-Present (1 season)
Baltimore Orioles 2017-2025 (8 seasons)

Anthony Santander: Breaking News

Transferred to 60-day IL

Toronto moved Santander (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Sunday. This was an expected move at some point after Santander underwent shoulder surgery in February. The veteran outfielder could return later in the season, though he's almost certain to be out at least through the All-Star break. The Blue Jays opened up a spot on their 40-man roster, which will likely to used to bolster an injury-depleted pitching staff.

Lands on injured list

The Blue Jays placed Santander (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday. Santander underwent surgery to repair the labrum in his left shoulder in February. He has a chance to return at some point after the All-Star break, but it's possible the Blue Jays wind up holding him back until next season.

Slated for surgery

Manager John Schneider said Tuesday that Santander will undergo left labral surgery Wednesday and will miss roughly 5-6 months, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. Santander was limited to just 54 regular-season games last year while battling injuries in his left shoulder and back. He said earlier in the offseason that he was feeling much better but later suffered a setback in January while ramping up his hitting progression, per Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca. The 31-year-old's recovery timeline leaves room for him to return before the end of the regular season, though that isn't likely to happen until after the All-Star break. With Santander out, the Blue Jays will likely rely on Nathan Lukes and Davis Schneider to start in left field for the first half of the season.

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