Anthony Santander’s Posts Draw Criticism; Blue Jays Say They Do Not Represent Team Values

Sport · First reported 6 Nov, 00:58 · Updated 02:37

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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander drew criticism after sharing posts about Islam and Michigan senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed. The team said individual comments do not represent its values, while the supplied coverage differs in how it characterizes Santander’s posts and the response to them.

Santander shared posts that criticized Islam and questioned the election of El-Sayed in Michigan; the posts were later deleted.
The Blue Jays said the posts did not represent the organization’s values and said the team seeks to make all fans feel welcome. The supplied reports do not describe a team announcement of discipline over the posts.
Reports say El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate election and would become the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate.
The reports say Santander signed a five-year, $92.5 million contract before the 2025 season, played 54 games, and missed the 2026 season after left shoulder surgery.

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Key facts

Team statement: The Blue Jays said individual comments do not represent the organization’s values and that it aims to welcome all fans.
Contract: Five years, $92.5 million, signed before the 2025 season.
Games played: Santander appeared in 54 games for Toronto, according to the reports.
2026 season: He missed the season after left shoulder surgery.
Election: Reports say El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate election.