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Blue Jays expect Anthony Santander to hit live pitching next week

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 12:04 AM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Blue Jays expect Anthony Santander to hit live pitching next week

Summary

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider announced that outfielder Anthony Santander has been hitting off a machine in Dunedin as he works towards returning to play. Santander has not appeared in any games this year due to left shoulder labral tear surgery in the offseason. Schneider expressed hope that Santander will face live pitching next week, aiming for a return before the end of the season. With only 27 games left in the schedule, the Blue Jays are looking to boost their roster as they chase a playoff spot.

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Status Watch

•Santander has not played this season due to injury.
•He is currently hitting off a machine in Dunedin.
•The team hopes he will face live pitching next week.
•Toronto is 3.5 games behind the final AL Wild Card spot.
•Santander has a history of power hitting, significant for the lineup.

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12:04 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays Provide Latest Update on Anthony Santander

What they're saying

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider provided the latest update on Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander’s return to the baseball field. Santander has not played at all this year following left shoulder labral tear surgery in the offseason. There haven’t been many updates on him recently, but now we finally have one, and it’s positive […] The post Blue Jays Provide Latest Update on Anthony Santander appeared first on HEAVY.
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