Anthony Santander's Postseason Ends Early Due to Injury, Ineligible for World Series

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander has been removed from the ALCS roster due to injury, officially ending his postseason and making him ineligible for the World Series if the team advances. MLB approved the roster substitution on Thursday, just before the ALCS against the Seattle Mariners. Santander, one of Toronto's biggest offseason signings with a five-year, $92.5 million deal in January, has been hampered by injuries all year. A shoulder injury limited him to 54 regular-season games, where he recorded 6 home runs, 34 hits, and 18 RBIs, a significant drop from his 2024 All-Star season. He was a late scratch for Game 2 with back tightness and was replaced by Myles Straw in Game 3. Joey Loperfido will take his spot on the ALCS roster.