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Blue Jays distance themselves from Anthony Santander's anti-Islam posts
The Blue Jays have distanced themselves from Anthony Santander over anti-Islam posts on Instagram.
Santander is an outfielder associated with the team.
The posts were shared on Instagram.
The team has not said in the available information what its response means in practical terms.
Santander has not played a game for the Blue Jays in more than a year.
No further next steps are described.
The Blue Jays have distanced themselves from outfielder Anthony Santander over anti-Islam posts on Instagram.
Santander has not played a game for the Blue Jays in more than a year.
The report was published on November 5, 2026.
- Who
- The Blue Jays and outfielder Anthony Santander.
- What
- The Blue Jays distanced themselves from Santander over anti-Islam Instagram posts.
- When
- The report was published on November 5, 2026.
- Where
- Instagram; the report does not state where the Blue Jays made their response.
- Why
- The Blue Jays distanced themselves from Santander over anti-Islam posts.
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- Player
- Anthony Santander
- Team
- Toronto Blue Jays
- Time since last Blue Jays game
- More than a year
- Publication date
- November 5, 2026
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Statement provided to me and @CTVToronto from the Toronto Blue Jays regarding Islamophobic social media posts shared by Anthony Santander on his Instagram. The posts have since been deleted.