The Toronto Blue Jays secured slugger Anthony Santander on a five-year, $92.5MM contract after missing out on top free agents like Juan Soto. Despite a strong track record of power, Santander has struggled in his first 132 plate appearances with the Jays, posting a .178/.258/.314 line and a wRC+ of 65, which is significantly below league average. While his strikeout and walk rates suggest potential for improvement, his declining power metrics raise concerns, necessitating adjustments to meet the team’s expectations for him as a middle-of-the-order bat.
