- Anthony Santander played in a rehab game for the triple-A Buffalo Bisons on Friday, going 1-for-4 with a strikeout in his return from left shoulder surgery
- The oft-injured Blue Jays slugger is working his way back after undergoing February surgery and has recorded just one hit in seven at-bats across his rehab assignments
- Santander was previously scratched due to mid-back discomfort, casting further doubt on his availability for the remainder of the season
- The 31-year-old, who signed a five-year, $92.5-million contract with Toronto in the off-season, has yet to appear in a game for the Blue Jays in 2025
- The Bisons conclude their season after Sunday, with Santander scheduled to DH on Saturday and play outfield on Sunday before a decision is made on his major-league return
- Prior to joining the Blue Jays, Santander won a Silver Slugger Award with Baltimore in 2024, hitting a career-high 44 home runs
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