Blue Jays place Santander on 60-day IL
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TORONTO – Anthony Santander has been transferred to the 60-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation, the Toronto Blue Jays announced Friday.
The 30-year-old outfielder was placed on the 10-day IL on May 30.
Santander, who signed a five-year, US$92.5-million deal with Toronto in the off-season, has struggled at the plate with the Blue Jays. He's hitting .179 with six homers and 18 RBIs over 50 games.
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Santander set career highs with 44 homers, 102 RBIs and 91 runs scored in 155 games for Baltimore last year.
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In other news, Toronto added right-hander Lazaro Estrada to its major league roster and has made him active for the Jays' series opener against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.
Meanwhile, left-hander Justin Bruihl has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 4, 2025.
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