Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays expect slugger Anthony Santander to improve his performance in the upcoming season. Santander had a disappointing debut with the team due to a slow start and a shoulder injury last season. The Blue Jays hope he can stay healthy and provide strong batting support.
Key Facts
- The Toronto Blue Jays strengthened their pitching team for next season.
- Anthony Santander is seen as a key player who needs to improve after a difficult last season.
- Santander had a .175 batting average and .565 on-base plus slugging (OPS) over 54 games the previous season.
- He signed a five-year, $92.5 million contract with the Blue Jays.
- In 2024, when healthy, Santander hit 44 home runs and had 102 RBIs (runs batted in).
- The Blue Jays want him to be their everyday designated hitter and possibly play in the outfield.
- The team aims to have a strong lineup with players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and possibly Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker.
