The Toronto Blue Jays have been active in pursuing top free agents but have yet to secure a significant signing this offseason, with key players quickly coming off the board. Time is running out for them to make a notable addition before the season begins.

One player who remains a strong fit for the Blue Jays is outfielder Anthony Santander. Having spent his entire career with the Baltimore Orioles, Santander is now a free agent, and MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson sees him as a realistic target for Toronto. The Blue Jays are familiar with Santander from his time with Baltimore, where his consistent performance against them has not gone unnoticed. Matheson notes that Santander is a better fit for the Blue Jays than Teoscar Hernández, whose departure left a gap in the lineup. Santander’s ability to hit left-handed pitching and his combination of solid contact and power make him an ideal complement to Toronto’s needs.

Santander is one of the top offensive players still available, having hit 44 home runs and posted a 129 wRC+ last season, contributing significantly to the Orioles’ postseason push. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays had hoped to bring Hernández back but were unable to, as he re-signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers for a three-year, $66 million deal.

With George Springer as the lone established outfielder, the Blue Jays need additional depth in the outfield. Currently, Nathan Lukes and Joey Luperfido round out the rest of the outfield, so adding Santander would be a critical move to bolster their roster. Furthermore, Toronto could benefit from another power bat to complement Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Santander’s switch-hitting ability provides valuable flexibility for a lineup that leans heavily right-handed.

As free-agent deals continue to unfold, the Blue Jays are likely to be aggressive in securing a key piece to stay competitive in the AL East. Santander would be an excellent fit, offering both power and versatility to strengthen their lineup.