Anthony Santander, hailing from Margarita Island, Venezuela plays for the Toronto Blue Jays in Major League Baseball (MLB) as of January 2025. Santander started his professional career after signing a contract with the Cleveland Indians as an international free agent in 2011. He spent his time with the Indians playing in the minor leagues.
The Baltimore Orioles drafted Anthony Santander with the second pick during the second round of the 2016 MLB Draft. He made his MLB debut for the team on August 18, 2017. He remained with the team for eight years from 2017 to 2024, before joining the Blue Jays in January 2025. Santander played his first MLB All-Star game and secured his first AL All-Star award in 2024. Besides, he also has won other awards like the Orioles Most Valuable Award in 2020, the MLBPAA Orioles Heart and Hustle Award in 2023 and his first AL Silver Slugger Award in 2024.
Anthony Santander contract 2025
On January 20, 2025, Anthony Santander signed a five-year contract worth $92.5 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, with a club option in 2030 and an Opt-Out in 2028, as per Spotrac.
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2025 | $3,500,000 | $6,750,000 | $10,250,000 | - | $10,250,000 |
| 2026 | $6,500,000 | - | $6,500,000 | - | $6,500,000 |
| 2027 | $6,500,000 | - | $6,500,000 | - | $6,500,000 |
| 2028 (Opt-Out) | $4,750,000 | - | $4,750,000 | - | $4,750,000 |
| 2029 | $2,750,000 | - | $2,750,000 | - | $2,750,000 |
| 2030 (Club) | - | - | $30,750,000 | - | $30,750,000 |
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How much is Anthony Santander getting paid in 2025?
Anthony Santander will be earning $10,250,000 in 2025, as per Spotrac. This includes his base salary of $3,500,000 and his signing bonus of $6,750,000.
How much does Anthony Santander make in a minute?
Based on Anthony Santander's 2025 salary ($10,250,000), he will be making $19.50 per minute.
Anthony Santander's career earnings
Anthony Santander's total career earnings, as of January 2025, are $25,960,391, according to Spotrac. This includes his total base salary of $25,575,391 and a total signing bonus of $385,000. Throughout his career with the Cleveland Indians, he earned $385,000 as a signing bonus due to his appearances were in the minor leagues. With the Baltimore Orioles, he earned $25,575,391 as of the 2024 season. Santander earned $11,700,000 from the 2024 season, $7,400,000 from the 2023 season, $3,150,000 from the 2022 season and $2,100,000 from the 2021 season.
What are the terms of Anthony Santander's contract?
Anthony Santander signed a five-year, $92.5 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on January 20, 2025, as per Spotrac. He has received a signing bonus of $13.5 million along with his average annual salary of $18.5 million. His contract has a club option in 2030 and his Unrestricted Free Agency is expected to start in 2031. The following are some of the other terms of his present contract:
- Player Early Termination Option available after 2027
- The team can void the opt-out by guaranteeing the 2030 option. Doing this escalates 2028 to $17.25M & 2029 to $15.25M
- 2030 Club Option includes a $5M buyout
- $61.75M deferred lowering present-day value to $68.6M ($13.72M CBT salary) 2025: $16.75M deferred2026: $10M deferred2027: $10M deferred2028: $10M deferred2029: $10M deferred2030: $5M buyout deferred (if applicable)
- The deferred payment schedule is yet to be decided
How much of Anthony Santander's contract is guaranteed?
Based on Anthony Santander's five-year, $92.5 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, he will be given the full amount throughout the contract and his average annual salary will be $18.5 million, besides his signing bonus of $13.5 million, as per Spotrac.
Anthony Santander contract history
2011
Anthony Santander signed a contract with the Cleveland Indians for a signing bonus of $385,000 on July 2, 2011. On December 8, 2016, he was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles through Rule 5.
2017
Anthony Santander signed a one-year contract worth $535,000 with the Baltimore Orioles on February 24, 2017.
2018
Anthony Santander signed a one-year, $546,500 contract with the Baltimore Orioles on March 18, 2018.
2019
Anthony Santander signed a one-year $555,000 contract with the Baltimore Orioles in 2019.
2020
Anthony Santander signed a one-year, $572,500 contract with the Baltimore Orioles on March 5, 2020.
2021
Anthony Santander signed a one-year contract worth $2.1 million with the Baltimore Orioles and settled in arbitration on February 5, 2021. He further avoided arbitration and signed a one-year $3.15 million contract with the team for the 2022 season on November 30, 2021.
2023
Anthony Santander signed a one-year $7.4 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles and avoided arbitration on January 13, 2023.
2024
Anthony Santander signed a one-year contract worth $11.7 million with the Baltimore Orioles and avoided arbitration on January 11, 2024. The team then offered him a one-year qualifying offer worth $21.05 million on November 4, 2025, which he declined on November 19, 2024.
2025
Anthony Santander signed a five-year contract worth $92.5 million with the Toronto Blue Jays on January 20, 2025. His contract has a club-option in 2030.
*Last updated January 27, 2025
FAQ's On Anthony Santander Contract
A. Anthony Santander's new contract is for five years from 2025 to 2030.
A. Yes, Anthony Santander is a switch-hitter in the MLB.
A. Anthony Santander is 30 years old as of January 2025.
A. Anthony Santander has hit 155 home runs in his career as of January 2025.
A. Anthony Santander’s free agency will start in 2031.
