The Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers are leading the race to acquire free agent slugger Anthony Santander, according to Jon Morosi of MLB.com. Morosi shared his insights on MLB Network, suggesting that the Blue Jays are poised to secure a significant free agent before the offseason concludes. They have also shown interest in third baseman Alex Bregman.
The Blue Jays are particularly motivated to sign Santander after missing out on Juan Soto and Teoscar Hernandez. The addition of Santander would provide a crucial bat to complement Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the lineup, addressing the team's offensive needs.
Santander, a 30-year-old Venezuelan player, had an impressive season with the Baltimore Orioles, boasting a .235 batting average, 44 home runs, and 102 RBIs. His consistent performance has made him a valuable asset, especially given his track record of hitting at least 28 homers and driving in 89 runs in each of the past three seasons. The Blue Jays, who finished last in the AL East with a 74-88 record, aim to return to playoff contention after making the postseason in 2020, 2022, and 2023.
With spring training just around the corner, the urgency for the Blue Jays to bolster their roster is palpable.
