Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander is staying in the American League East by signing a five-year, “more than $90 million” free-agent deal. The 30-year-old power-hitting outfielder had been linked to several teams before ultimately choosing Toronto.
Santander’s free agency lasted longer than expected, with some predicting he would sign with Boston after the Red Sox lost out on Juan Soto. However, it appears the Blue Jays made a strong pitch, and Santander will now be in Toronto for the next five years.
The deal is significant, especially considering how closely the Blue Jays were reportedly looking to poach him from other teams. As a result, Boston can expect to see Santander regularly over the next few seasons, leading some to wonder if they made the right decision by not pursuing him more aggressively in free agency.
Source: https://nesn.com/2025/01/rumored-red-sox-target-reportedly-joins-boston-division-rival