The Toronto Blue Jays have secured the services of outfielder Nelson Santander, agreeing to a five-year contract worth over $90 million. Santander, coming off a career-best season, joins a team looking to improve after two consecutive unsuccessful offseasons.
A source confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Passan on Monday that the Toronto Blue Jays and outfielder Nelson Santander have agreed to a five-year contract worth over $90 million. This deal brings one of the top hitters in the free agent market to the Blue Jays after they were unsuccessful in signing major free agents in recent years. Santander, 30, enjoyed a career-defining year in 2024, earning his first American League All-Star selection and hitting .
506 slugging percentage with 44 home runs, 102 RBIs, and 25 doubles across 155 games before becoming a free agent. His 44 home runs were the most by a switch-hitter in a single season since Lance Berkman hit 45 in 2006. Despite some weaknesses - a .307 career on-base percentage and lack of defensive prowess - Santander's offensive output secured him a multi-year deal with an organization eager to add impactful players. The Blue Jays have been actively seeking to improve their roster over the past two offseasons but had come up short in their attempts. While Santander may not be on the same level as the biggest free agent names, he significantly bolsters a lineup anchored by their existing talent. His offensive contributions further enhance one of the best starting rotations in baseball, as the team aims to reverse their last-place finish in a competitive American League East. As Santander received and rejected a qualifying offer from the Orioles, the Blue Jays will forfeit their second-highest draft pick in 2025 and $500,000 in international bonus pool space for signing him
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