The Toronto Blue Jays have finally landed a star free agent, which could indicate a willingness to hold onto Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Juan Soto signed with the New York Mets, not only leaving the Orioles' division, but their league too. Corbin Burnes signed with Arizona and Roki Sasaki is a Los Angeles Dodger.But the O’s on Monday saw one of their own sign with another club and also stay in the American League East when outfielder Anthony Santander agreed to a five-year deal
The addition of Santander, who hit 44 home runs with the Baltimore Orioles last season, follows the deep-pocketed Jays’ failed pursuits of Shohei Ohtani last offseason and of Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and Roki Sasaki this winter.
Former Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a five-year deal worth more than $92.5 million on Monday, per MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. Sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan that the deal,
After missing out on other top free agents, Toronto gets an injection of power in the lineup with the switch-hitting slugger.
ET: The deal is for five years and $92.5 million, according to a report from Jon Heyman of the New York Post. According to Ken Rosenthal of Th
Free agent outfielder Anthony Santander has signed with the Toronto Blue Jays, reports MLB Network's Jon Paul Morosi. Terms of the contract, pending a physical, have not yet been announced. Anthony Santander and Blue Jays are in agreement pending physical, sources say. @MLBNetwork
Santander launched 44 home runs and drove in 102 runs this past season with the Baltimore Orioles. He has averaged 35 home runs and 95 RBI over the last three seasons. In a lineup that severely lacks thump outside of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Santander gives them the big bat they desperately needed. The fact that he's a switch-hitter helps as well.
Alonso has clubs 226 home runs over the past six seasons, which puts him second only to Aaron Judge for that span.
MLB free agency is cruising right along, with many of the big names off the board. But some impact players are still available, and the trade market has been active. Here's a quick look at where things stand so far this offseason: After a relatively quiet offseason,
Spring training is less than a month away, but there is still plenty of MLB offseason business to tackle. A handful of notable players remain on the free-agent market, including A