Toronto Blue Jays announce devastating news regarding Anthony Santander
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The Toronto Blue Jays announced roster moves ahead of the Los Angeles Angels series, the biggest though was that Anthony Santander has been moved to the 60-Day IL.
The Toronto Blue Jays are on top of the AL East heading into Friday night, but outfielder Anthony Santander has not played a big role in their success.
On Monday Ross Atkins said Anthony Santander could be back before the all-star break. Today Jays placed Santander on the 60-day IL & acknowledge he's a week from swinging, but there's no fundamental change in status here per John Schneider.
More conversations led to the move per Jays. It's not that Santander tried to swing and had a setback. But bottom line is Santander is not ready yet and gradually working his way back.
The 30-year-old is slashing just .179/.273/.304 with six homers and 18 RBI in 50 games this season.
The veteran spent his previous eight seasons with the Baltimore Orioles and smashed 44 homers and 102 RBI last year.
Santander hasn't played since May 29 due to a shoulder injury, and the Blue Jays announced some negative news on that front before Friday's bout with the Los Angeles Angels, via their social media.
The club transferred him to the 60-day IL. It also selected and activated right-handed pitching prospect Lazaro Estrada and optioned southpaw hurler Justin Bruihl to Triple-A.
Bruihl has allowed one earned run in 3.1 innings this season, while Estrada is 2-4 with a 4.75 ERA in 15 minor-league starts.
Toronto has won five straight games and is 8-2 in its last 10. The team is coming off a four-game sweep of the New York Yankees at home, which propelled it into first place.
Both the Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays now trail it by one game in the standings.
Do you think Anthony Santander will be back with the Blue Jays before September?
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JUILLET 4 | 406 ANSWERS Toronto Blue Jays announce devastating news regarding Anthony Santander Do you think Anthony Santander will be back with the Blue Jays before September? | ||
| Yes | 118 | 29.1 % |
| No | 205 | 50.5 % |
| Too early to tell | 83 | 20.4 % |
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