Blue Jays' Anthony Santander breaks silence on Islamophobic posts
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander apologized for resharing anti-Islam posts on social media following Abdul El-Sayed’s historic U.S. Senate win in Michigan, acknowledging the hurt caused and expressing respect for the Muslim community.
- Santander faced criticism from within the Blue Jays organization, with GM Ross Atkins publicly reprimanding him and the team distancing itself by emphasizing baseball's inclusivity.
- The Blue Jays met with Toronto Muslim community leaders to listen to concerns and condemned Islamophobia and all forms of hate, reinforcing their commitment to diversity and respect.
- Santander’s initial posts followed El-Sayed’s election as the first Muslim-American senator, which sparked backlash given Toronto's significant Muslim population.
- Santander is under a five-year, $92.5 million contract but has faced injury challenges, playing only 54 games with the Blue Jays so far.
