Blue Jays Respond to Santander's Anti-Muslim Posts
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- Alejandro AvilaFox News
- Via AP news wireThe Independent
- Gabriela Silva PonteCBC
- Christine SellersDaily Caller
- Gregory StrongToronto Star
- The Canadian PressToronto Star
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The 32-year-old Santander is from Venezuela and missed the entire year after having shoulder surgery following his first season in Toronto.
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“Individual comments do not represent our organization’s values and beliefs.”
El-Sayed is the son of Egyptian immigrants and will become the first Muslim American U.S. senator.
“Baseball is for everyone, and the Blue Jays have created an inclusive experience where all fans feel welcome at our ballpark,” the team said.
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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…
'Deeply disappointing': Jays GM weighs in on Santander's anti-Muslim posts →2 articles from Toronto Star on this storyToronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander faced backlash after posting videos questioning the influence of Sharia law and Islam, specifically targeting Michigan’s newly elected Democratic senator Abdul El-Sayed. The incident prompted calls for disciplinary action but the team responded by stating that individual comments do not reflect organizational values while emphasizing inclusivity. Santander’s contract…
MLB outfielder Anthony Santander faces backlash over Abdul El-Sayed video, Blue Jays respond →The Toronto Blue Jays have released a statement addressing anti-Muslim videos posted by their right fielder Anthony Santander on social media following the U.S. midterm elections. The team clarified that these posts do not reflect their values and reiterated their commitment to inclusivity, stating that baseball is for everyone regardless of background or beliefs. Santander deleted the controversial content after…
Blue Jays say RF Anthony Santander's anti-Muslim posts do not represent the team's values →Toronto Blue Jays player Anthony Santander faced backlash after reposting Islamophobic content on Instagram following the U.S. midterm elections. The posts included videos with captions suggesting support for Sharia law and asserting that “Islam is not peaceful.” This action has drawn criticism from community organizations, including the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), which called it hurtful to…
Blue Jays player faces backlash after reposting Islamophobic content on social media following U.S. midterms →Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander posted anti-Muslim content on social media following the 2026 midterm elections, which included videos criticizing Islam and a Democratic senator-elect, Abdul El-Sayed. The team responded with a statement emphasizing inclusivity and clarifying that individual player comments do not reflect the organization’s values. Social media users criticized Santander’s posts…
MLB Team Speaks Out After Player Posts Video Of Christian Preacher Trashing Islam →Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins criticized outfielder Anthony Santander for posting Islamophobic content on Instagram following Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan’s Senate election. Atkins expressed deep disappointment at the posts, which included comments like “America voted for Sharia last night” and that Muslims are not peaceful. The Blue Jays organization issued a statement emphasizing that such…
Blue Jays GM slams Anthony Santander for ‘extremely concerning’ Islamophobic Abdul El-Sayed posts →Show 1 more outlets
Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins criticized outfielder Anthony Santander for posting Islamophobic videos on his Instagram, which he later deleted. Speaking at the general managers' meetings in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Atkins expressed deep disappointment and concern over Santander’s actions, saying they were "extremely disappointing." The criticism comes as Santander, who signed a five-year, $92.5 million deal…
Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins scolds Anthony Santander for ‘deeply disappointing’ anti-Muslim posts →Analysis
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Blue Jays GM slams Anthony Santander for ‘extremely concerning’ Islamophobic Abdul El-Sayed posts
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- 6 Nov
“Individual comments do not represent our organization’s values and beliefs.”
- 8 Nov
The Toronto Blue Jays issued a statement Thursday after outfielder Anthony Santander appeared to share a series of anti-Muslim posts on his social media account in response to the 2026 midterm elections.
- 10 Nov
Speaking to reporters Tuesday at the Major League Baseball GM meetings, Atkins said “there really aren’t words to express my level of disappointment.”
- 11 Nov
El-Sayed is the first Muslim-American ever to be elected to the Senate.
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11 Nov Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins scolds Anthony Santander for ‘deeply disappointing’ anti-Muslim postsBlue Jays general manager Ross Atkins criticized outfielder Anthony Santander for posting Islamophobic videos on his Instagram, which he later deleted. Speaking at the general managers' meetings in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Atkins expressed deep disappointment and concern over Santander’s actions, saying they were "extremely disappointing." The criticism comes as Santander, who signed a five-year, $92.5 million deal…Toronto Sun
11 Nov Blue Jays GM slams Anthony Santander for ‘extremely concerning’ Islamophobic Abdul El-Sayed postsBlue Jays general manager Ross Atkins criticized outfielder Anthony Santander for posting Islamophobic content on Instagram following Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan’s Senate election. Atkins expressed deep disappointment at the posts, which included comments like “America voted for Sharia last night” and that Muslims are not peaceful. The Blue Jays organization issued a statement emphasizing that such…New York Post
10 Nov 'Deeply disappointing': Jays GM weighs in on Santander's anti-Muslim postsToronto 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…Toronto Star
9 Nov Muslim group calls Santander posts disconcerting, says there's an opportunity at handThe National Council of Canadian Muslims has responded to anti-Muslim videos posted by Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander on social media, describing them as disappointing and disconcerting but seeing potential for positive change. Steven Zhou, the council’s communications lead, expressed hope that this incident could foster better relationships between the team, its ownership, and the Muslim community…Toronto Star
8 Nov MLB Team Speaks Out After Player Posts Video Of Christian Preacher Trashing IslamToronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander posted anti-Muslim content on social media following the 2026 midterm elections, which included videos criticizing Islam and a Democratic senator-elect, Abdul El-Sayed. The team responded with a statement emphasizing inclusivity and clarifying that individual player comments do not reflect the organization’s values. Social media users criticized Santander’s posts…Daily Caller- 6 Nov Blue Jays player faces backlash after reposting Islamophobic content on social media following U.S. midtermsToronto Blue Jays player Anthony Santander faced backlash after reposting Islamophobic content on Instagram following the U.S. midterm elections. The posts included videos with captions suggesting support for Sharia law and asserting that “Islam is not peaceful.” This action has drawn criticism from community organizations, including the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), which called it hurtful to…CBC
6 Nov Blue Jays say RF Anthony Santander's anti-Muslim posts do not represent the team's valuesThe Toronto Blue Jays have released a statement addressing anti-Muslim videos posted by their right fielder Anthony Santander on social media following the U.S. midterm elections. The team clarified that these posts do not reflect their values and reiterated their commitment to inclusivity, stating that baseball is for everyone regardless of background or beliefs. Santander deleted the controversial content after…The Independent
6 Nov MLB outfielder Anthony Santander faces backlash over Abdul El-Sayed video, Blue Jays respondToronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander faced backlash after posting videos questioning the influence of Sharia law and Islam, specifically targeting Michigan’s newly elected Democratic senator Abdul El-Sayed. The incident prompted calls for disciplinary action but the team responded by stating that individual comments do not reflect organizational values while emphasizing inclusivity. Santander’s contract…Fox News
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