The Toronto Blue Jays have been labeled as the "eternal second place" in the Stove League. Finally, they succeeded in recruiting FA.

Local media such as "MLB.com " reported on the 21st (Korea Standard Time) that the Blue Jays agreed to sign a contract with outfielder Anthony Santander (30).토토사이트

The deal is worth 92.5 million U.S. dollars for five years. The deal also includes an option for the sixth year, which would increase to 110 million dollars if the option is implemented.

Toronto had participated in recruiting top-notch free agents last year, including Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto, Corbin Burns, and Sasaki Rocky, but missed all of them. This time, Toronto has secured the right amount.

Santander, a switch-hitter, has played 746 games for the Baltimore Orioles over the past eight seasons in the major leagues, batting .246 with a .307 on-base percentage and .469 slugging percentage.

Last season was a career-high. He posted a batting average of 0.235 on-base percentage of 0.308 with a slugging percentage of 0.506, 44 homers and 102 RBIs in 155 games.

He was named an All-Star and Silver Slugger and ranked 14th in MVP voting.

He received a qualifying offer from his team Baltimore, which drew attention. However, he couldn't find a team easily, so he signed a contract belatedly.

He will wear the Toronto uniform that he played in the same district for a long time. Baltimore will receive the pick after the first round of the 2025 draft, while Toronto will lose the second-highest pick in the draft and the full overseas amateur FA bonus of $500,000.

It is a tolerable sacrifice for Toronto, which aimed to strengthen its batters. Toronto recorded a team OPS of 0.702, the 17th level in the Major League last season.

The recruitment of Santander could be a solution to the problem of poor batting lineup, which was the biggest cause of frustration in advancing to the postseason.

Santander is expected to be used in left field or designated hitter position on the new team.

Meanwhile, Canadian sports media "SportsNet" reported that Santander's contract included a payment moratorium.

The exact size is unknown, but the payment will be deferred enough to be calculated at an annual average of less than $18.5 million in wealth tax calculations.