Quick Info
| Profession | Professional baseball outfielder |
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| Nationality | Venezuelan |
| Date of Birth | 19/10/1994 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Margarita, Venezuela |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Anthony Santander
Santander drew widespread criticism after sharing Islamophobic posts on Instagram that targeted a Muslim politician elected to Congress. He later deleted the posts, and the Blue Jays issued a statement saying the content did not reflect the organization's values. No disciplinary action had been announced by the team.
Santander was ruled out of returning to the Blue Jays during the 2026 season after a back issue arose during his Triple-A rehab assignment. The team opted to let him begin his offseason training early. He finished the year without a major league appearance.
The Blue Jays announced that Anthony Santander would undergo surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, an injury he suffered during an offseason workout. He was expected to miss five to six months as a result.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Venezuelan professional baseball outfielder who plays in Major League Baseball for the Toronto Blue Jays. He began his major league career with the Baltimore Orioles after being selected in the Rule 5 draft from the Cleveland Indians organization. He missed the entire 2026 season while recovering from left shoulder surgery. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'1" |
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| Weight | 230 lbs |
| Throws | Right |
Career
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| Draft and Debut | Selected by the Baltimore Orioles from the Cleveland Indians in the 2016 Rule 5 Draft; debuted with Baltimore on August 18, 2017 |
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| International | Selected to the Venezuela national team at the 2023 World Baseball Classic |
| Recent Status | Underwent surgery to repair a labrum in his left shoulder in February 2026 and was placed on the 60-day injured list in 2026; did not appear in a major league game in 2026 and was shut down from his Triple-A rehab assignment in September 2026 due to a back issue |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Switch-hitter, according to published scouting descriptions | |
| 2. Wears uniform number 25 with the Toronto Blue Jays |
