CONTRACT OFFER MADE TO ANTHONY SANTANDER

Hold onto your hats, Blue Jays fans—this could be a game-changer! The Toronto Blue Jays have officially thrown their hat into the ring for slugger Anthony Santander. According to KPRC’s Ari Alexander, the Jays have made an official contract offer to Santander, signaling their serious intentions. The juicy details on the size and length of the deal? Well, those are still under wraps.

Here’s what we do know: Santander is reportedly seeking a contract that tops four years and $80 million, and if whispers from the rumor mill are true, he might have his eye on something closer to five years and a cool $100 million. That’s the number Jon Heyman of the New York Post floated just last month.

But here’s where it gets even more exciting: Santander’s list of suitors seems to be slimming down. Our New York Yankees, who had previously been in hot pursuit, appear to have cooled their jets. Meanwhile, the Houston Astros have all but bowed out, with insiders reporting they’re “very unlikely” to shell out the kind of cash Santander is looking for.

The stage is set, and all eyes are now on Toronto. Can the Blue Jays lock in this power-hitting outfielder and strengthen their lineup for the seasons ahead? Stay tuned, because this offseason drama is heating up faster than a mid-summer doubleheader!