The Toronto Blue Jays have finally got their slugger for next season as they have closed on a deal with free agent Anthony Santander.
The Blue Jays have been looking for a solid hitter this entire off-season and have been in talks with free agent Anthony Santander for quite some time now and while it took some time, they finally got a deal done.
The Blue Jays have closed on a deal with free agent Anthony Santander
News just broke moments ago that the Blue Jays have agreed to terms on a contract with Santander but the exact number of the deal has yet to be confirmed and the agreement is pending a physical.
Anthony Santander and Blue Jays are in agreement pending physical, sources say.
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Santander goes to Jays
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Fans are very excited that the Blue Jays were finally able to get a deal done with a top end free agent this winter after missing out on an insane numbers of players throughout the off-season.
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While the number of the contract is not confirmed yet it looks like it is a five year deal with an opt out after the 2028 season.
BREAKING: OF Anthony Santander and the #BlueJays have agreed to terms on a 5-year deal, pending physical, a league source tells me.
The Blue Jays land one of the top free agents on the market.
Financials are still being determined.
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Some detail:
Opt out after 2028, but club can void 2028 opt out by picking up 2030 team option, per source.
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While the exact number of the contract is still not out there, it is said to be for more than $90 million according to multiple sources.
Free-agent outfielder Anthony Santander in agreement with Toronto Blue Jays on five-year contract for more than $90M, source tells
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