Sep 20, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander (25) reacts with teammates after outfielder Colton Cowser (not pictured) second inning solo home run against the Detroit Tigers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
Anthony Santander, who hit 44 home runs for the Orioles last season, has agreed to a five-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, according to a report by MLB.com’s Jon Morosi. The 30-year-old outfielder can opt out after three years, but the Blue Jays can void the opt-out by adding an option for 2030, according to Ari Alexander of KPRC 2.
The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports the deal is for more than $90 million.
As with ace pitcher Corbin Burnes, who signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Orioles will receive a compensatory draft pick from the Blue Jays. The Orioles made a $21.05 million qualifying offer to Burnes and Santander.
Last month, the Orioles signed outfielder Tyler O’Neill to a three-year, $49.5 million contract with an opt-out after 2025.
Santander’s 44 home runs were the seventh most in a season by an Oriole. He joined the team as a Rule 5 draft choice from Cleveland in 2016. In eight seasons with the Orioles, Santander hit .246 with a .776 OPS and 155 home runs, 13th most in franchise history.
The Orioles open the season in Toronto on March 27th.
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