Jays' Anthony Santander stays quiet after team asks him to publicly address anti-Muslim social media posts
The Toronto Blue Jays have asked Anthony Santander to publicly address the controversy sparked by his decision to share anti-Muslim posts on social media. So far, the veteran outfielder has remained quiet and hasn't issued an apology.
Toronto Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins expressed “concern” and “deep disappointment” over outfielder Anthony Santander's recent posting of anti-Muslim videos on social media. At a Major League Baseball GM meeting, Atkins said, "There really aren't words to express my level of disappointment." He spoke to Santander about his comments, emphasizing the harm they could cause and the responsibility that comes with being a public figure.
Atkins also addressed Santander's lack of awareness regarding his influential position, stating, "We’re working exceptionally hard internally to ensure, and we have been, that it’s a safe environment, that baseball is for everyone. It’s very important to us. It’s a part of our organizational values, and his behaviour did not align with that."
When asked whether Santander would address his comments, Atkins replied, "I told him that I thought he needed to and that he should." However, as of November 10, 2026, Santander had not yet addressed the posts, having only deleted them.
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