Royals pursued Anthony Santander prior to Blue Jays signing

MLB rumors: Royals pursued Anthony Santander prior to Blue Jays signing
Major League Baseball free agent Anthony Santander signed with the Toronto Blue Jays this offseason, but another team pursued him aggressively. That team is rumored to be the Kansas City Royals, per The Athletic.
Anthony Santander’s Contract With Blue Jays Includes Nearly $62MM In Deferrals
The Blue Jays finalized their five-year free agent deal with Anthony Santander this week. The deal came with a $92.5MM guarantee but was known to include heavy deferrals. Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith first reported on Monday that MLB calculated the contract’s net present closer to $70MM.
Before signing Carlos Estévez, Royals pursued Anthony Santander
The Kansas City Royals made Santander a three-year offer and increased it to $66 million, according to sources briefed on the talks. But by the time they presented Santander with their enhanced proposal,
MLB Rumors: Anthony Santander Offered $66M Contract By Royals Before Blue Jays Deal
The Kansas City Royals reportedly made a hefty contract offer to outfielder Anthony Santander before he signed with the Toronto Blue Jays in free agency.
New Toronto Blue Jays Slugger Anthony Santander Predicted to Put Up Powerful 2025
After signing a five-year deal earlier this offseason, new Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander is predicted to put up a very productive 2025 campaign
Ross Atkins sad Anthony Santander admission means this was Blue Jays plan all along
The Toronto Blue Jays finally landed an star free agent in Anthony Santander, but Ross Atkins' sobering admission proves that it was always going to take long.
Royals Made Three-Year Offer To Santander Before Jays Deal
The Royals have been searching for a middle-of-the-order bat throughout the offseason. Anthony Santander was evidently one such target. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that Kansas City made ...
Royals reportedly made three-year offer to free agent Anthony Santander
D espite having the third-worst offense from an outfield last year, the Royals have yet to acquire an outfielder this off-season. But they haven’t been completely sitting on the
Kansas City Royals Reportedly Made Three-Year Offer to Anthony Santander
The now-former Baltimore Orioles slugger signed a five-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays this offseason, but not before the Royals officially submitted a three-year bid.
Insider reveals Royals' contract offer to Anthony Santander
The Royals have been searching for a middle-of-the-order bat throughout the offseason. Anthony Santander was evidently one such target.
Anthony Santander’s New Contract Makes Him Another Rule 5 Draft Success Story
The Rule 5 draft has produced notable names over the years and Anthony Santander's new contract with the Toronto Blue Jays ...
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Would the Orioles Have Been Better Off Waiting for Anthony Santander?
After spending eight seasons as a member of the Baltimore Orioles, switch-hitting outfielder Anthony Santander signed a ...
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Anthony Santander’s deal with the Blue Jays includes up to $61.75 million in deferred payments
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Baltimore Orioles right fielder Anthony Santander warms up during ...