MLB Rumors: Jon Heyman hints at Anthony Santander’s potential landing spot

MLB: Detroit Tigers at Baltimore Orioles - Source: Imagn
Jon Heyman hints at Anthony Santander’s potential landing spot (Imagn)

Anthony Santander remains one of the most intriguing options on the free agent market. He hit 44 home runs last season, more than most free agents from this class had. His 130 wRC+ was the 26th in all of baseball, too.

His offensive firepower could lure several teams to sign him. However, he hasn't had much traction due to his age and poor defense. That's something holding back the LA Angels, who are reportedly looking into the free agent.

MLB insider Jon Heyman said via SNY that they're considering Santander over Pete Alonso.

"Angels looking at it. Again, I think it's the years -- possible gap there. They certainly are weighing that. I do believe Arte Moreno does want to get another big bat in there."

The Angels were one of the worst teams in baseball last year, but they're reportedly interested in adding a powerful bat to pair with Mike Trout. They've tried pairing other stars, like Shohei Ohtani and Anthony Rendon, with Trout to little success, and Santander or Alonso could be their next attempt.


Anthony Santander reportedly has major offer on the table

Anthony Santander's market has been fairly quiet despite him being one of the most prolific hitters. It seems to be heating up now, and one team reportedly has a big offer out for the outfielder.

Anthony Santander has an offer on the table (Imagn)
Anthony Santander has an offer on the table (Imagn)

The Toronto Blue Jays have, per Newsweek, offered Santander an $82 million, four-year deal.

The Baltimore Orioles signed Tyler O'Neill to play corner outfield and provide some pop, which indicates that they're not going to re-sign Santander. The latest report suggests that he could stay in the division, though.

Toronto was in on Teoscar Hernandez and Juan Soto before they signed elsewhere, so it's not a surprise that they want Santander now.

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