Blue Jays - Santander's anti-Muslim posts don't represent team - ESPN
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Key Points:
- The Toronto Blue Jays condemned a series of anti-Muslim videos posted by right-fielder Anthony Santander on his social media, stating the content does not reflect the team's values.
- Santander shared videos after the U.S. midterm elections featuring Islamophobic messages, including claims that Sharia law would be imposed if Abdul El-Sayed was elected to the Senate.
- Abdul El-Sayed, the son of Egyptian immigrants, is set to become the first Muslim American U.S. senator and was previously targeted by Islamophobic rhetoric during his campaign.
- The Blue Jays emphasized their commitment to inclusivity and stated that individual comments by players do not represent the organization's beliefs.
- Santander, a Venezuelan player, missed the entire season due to shoulder surgery and is under a five-year, $92.5 million contract with Toronto after eight seasons with Baltimore.
