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'Deeply disappointing': Jays GM weighs in on Santander's anti-Muslim posts

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The Canadian Press. (2026, November 10). 'Deeply disappointing': Jays GM weighs in on Santander's anti-Muslim posts. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/blue-jays/deeply-disappointing-jays-gm-weighs-in-on-santander-s-anti-muslim-posts/article_ed5aaf44-865c-5cae-be19-aea63c446f91.html

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Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins expressed deep disappointment and concern over outfielder Anthony Santander's recent social media posts containing anti-Muslim content. Atkins stated that he had spoken with Santander about addressing the posts, which were initially made following the U.S. midterm elections but deleted two days later without an apology. Santander, a 32-year-old Venezuelan player signed to a five-year contract worth $92.5 million in January 2025, did not play at the big-league level last season due to injuries.

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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander faced backlash after posting anti-Muslim videos on social media following the U.S. midterm elections. He shared a video suggesting Sharia law would be imposed in the U.S., and another stating "Islam is not peaceful," both of which were later deleted. The Toronto Blue Jays responded by distancing themselves from Santander's posts, stating that they do not reflect the team’s values. Community organizations like the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) criticized the videos as hurtful to Muslim fans and employees. However, the NCCM also expressed hope for a constructive dialogue between the team, player, and community moving forward. Santander, 32, is from Venezuela and signed a five-year deal worth US$92.5 million with the Blue Jays in January 2025.

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Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins says it’s “concerning” and “deeply disappointing” that outfielder Anthony Santander posted anti-Muslim videos on his social media feed. asserted

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Speaking to reporters Tuesday at the Major League Baseball GM meetings, Atkins said “there really aren’t words to express my level of disappointment.” asserted

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Atkins says he has spoken with Santander and told the outfielder he should address the posts. asserted

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Santander posted the videos in the aftermath of the U.S. midterm elections last Tuesday. asserted

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He deleted them two days later but so far has not apologized or otherwise commented. Santander, a 32-year-old from Venezuela, didn’t play at the big-league level last season due to injuries. He signed a five-year, US$92.5-million deal with the Blue Jays in January 2025. asserted

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