The Toronto Blue Jays have an Anthony Santander problem
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Anthony Santander is healthy and ready to re-join Toronto. But do the Blue Jays actually need him?
In a way, it's a good, if awkward problem to have.
The All-Star performed well in his rehab stint with Triple-A Buffalo and has told manager John Schneider that he is ready to go. Just one problem... the Jays have too many players.
As reporter Keegan Matheson noted, Santander was in Toronto but has not yet been activated as the Blue Jays figure out what to do.
The #BlueJays still haven't made a decision on Anthony Santander
He's told the team he feels ready to compete. Schneider says they're trying to make the decision that's best for everyone.
We should know the next steps by tomorrow, but there aren't many tomorrows left.
He's told the team he feels ready to compete. Schneider says they're trying to make the decision that's best for everyone.
We should know the next steps by tomorrow, but there aren't many tomorrows left.
On a team with a surplus of outfielders, no one is deserving of a demotion
The most likely candidate to be sent to Triple-A would be Joey Loperfido, who, although he has already been undeservedly sent down once, is only hitting .214 in the month of September.
Davis Schneider is another candidate but he mashes righties and can also play 2nd as needed.
As Santander can play first in a pinch, Ty France could be the odd man out, but he's a solid back-up to Vladdy and a Gold glove candidate.
With Santander having poor defensive metrics, he likely gets replaced by a Nathan Lukesor Myles Straw in the later innings should he start in the OF.
George Springer, a more than capable outfielder, has seen the bulk of playing at DH since Santander's departure.
The Blue Jays will want a guy like Santander back for the post-season, but it will involve a bit of tetris.
Ultimately, these things have a way of sorting themselves out.
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