Santander returns to starting lineup for Jays

TORONTO – Veteran slugger Anthony Santander is back in the starting lineup for the Toronto Blue Jays.

He will bat fifth in tonight’s home game against the Boston Red Sox.

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Santander was activated a day earlier after missing nearly four months with a shoulder injury.

In 50 games this season, Santander has six homers and 18 RBIs.

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He signed a five-year deal worth US$92.5 million with the Blue Jays in the last off-season.

Santander hit 44 homers last year for the Baltimore Orioles.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 24, 2025.