Santander’s Return Could Be Key | Toronto Blue Jays News

0:00It's September 12th. Toronto Blue Jays News. Today starts now. AI powered and ready for kickoff. The Toronto Blue Jays are kicking off a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles tonight at the Rogers Center. Before the first pitch, there's an update on our fielder, Anthony Santander. He's been on a rehab assignment with AAA Buffalo since Wednesday, trying to get back on the field after shoulder surgery back in February. Santander is expected to continue his rehab with Buffalo through the middle of next week. He'll be in the lineup today, playing about five to seven innings in the outfield. His first rehab game wasn't exactly a home run derby, going over four with a strikeout, but the team is focused on getting him healthy. This whole situation is a bit of a tough break, especially considering Santander signed a big five-year deal worth 92.5 million. Dallas back in January. He only played in 54 games last year due to shoulder issues and then dealt with backtightness during the postseason. Before joining Toronto, he had a solid career with the Orioles, even making the All-Star team

1:04and winning a silver slugger in his final year there. Right now, the Blue Jays are trying to make a push for a wildcard spot. They're just one game back from the Cleveland Guardians, and they actually hold the tiebreaker. They're coming off a series lost to the athletics, but they had won six of their previous 10 games, so they've shown they can string some wins together. The team is clearly hoping Santander can return to his previous form and contribute to their playoff push. His health and performance will be a key factor as they navigate the rest of their season and try to secure that wildcard birth.