The Blue Jays are facing mounting pressure to cut ties with Anthony Santander after he shared posts widely condemned. The club hasn't announced any action yet.

Santander posted two videos to his Instagram Stories on Wednesday, Nov. 4, and deleted them Thursday. By then, screenshots had already spread.

The Blue Jays responded with a statement. “Baseball is for everyone, and the Blue Jays have created an inclusive experience where all fans feel welcome at our ballpark,” the team said.

“Individual comments do not represent our organization's values and beliefs,” the statement added.

The backlash hasn't slowed. Steven Zhou said some want Santander removed from the roster, while others want an apology.

Amira Elghawaby, said deleting the posts “is not enough.” The outfielder has not addressed the criticism publicly.

Anthony Bass precedent looms over the Blue Jays' Santander decision

Has Toronto been here before? Yes.

In 2023, the Jays released reliever Anthony Bass about two weeks after he shared as controversial video. That decision set a clear standard.

The money makes this more complicated. Toronto owes Santander $16.5 million for 2027, with $10 million of that deferred.

He signed a five-year, $92.5 million deal after his 2024 All-Star season. He can opt out after 2027.

The baseball case was already shaky. He hit .175 in 54 games in 2025 and missed all of 2026 with injuries.

The Jays need to follow their own precedent. They drew a line with Bass, and anything less now would make that statement about an inclusive ballpark ring hollow.

A team's values statement is like a house rule posted on the fridge. It only means something if it's enforced the same way for everyone.

Cutting him would mean eating significant money. But Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins have to decide whether keeping Santander costs the organization more than his contract ever could.