The Toronto Blue Jays and free agent Anthony Santander have agreed to a deal
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Bobby Ohr
January 20, 2025 (12:36)
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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.
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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.
Some detail:
Opt out after 2028, but club can void 2028 opt out by picking up 2030 team option, per source.
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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. Deal includes club option. First on agreement:
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