Blue Jays Apologize for Anthony Santander's Social Media Posts

The Toronto Blue Jays issued an official statement from CEO Mark Shapiro apologizing for Islamophobic Instagram posts made by right fielder Anthony Santander targeting U.S. Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed. General Manager Ross Atkins previously expressed severe disappointment in Santander's actions. Santander, who signed a five-year, $92.5 million contract before 2025, missed the entire 2026 season recovering from shoulder surgery performed in February.