MLB's 2025 regular season is inching closer with each passing day. Before Opening Day arrives, several big-name free agents need a new home. One player still on the open market is long-time Baltimore Orioles slugger Anthony Santander.
Where could the switch-hitter be headed this winter? The Orioles don't appear to be a likely landing spot after the club signed outfielder Tyler O'Neill to a three-year deal. Despite that, Santander has several potential suitors in the American League East. Teams like the Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox could all justify pursuing the 30-year-old.
While Yardbarker's Colin Cerniglia is predicting the Red Sox will miss out on third baseman Alex Bregman, he thinks Boston will land Santander.
"The Boston Red Sox will double down on offense, adding Santander's switch-hitting power to their lineup," Cerniglia wrote.
Santander picked the perfect time to have a career year. His 2024 campaign included a .814 OPS, 44 home runs, 102 RBI and 91 runs scored through 665 plate appearances. The slugger's efforts earned him his first All-Star Game selection and a Silver Slugger Award. He also earned down-ballot votes for the American League MVP Award. Santander finished 14th in the voting.
Spotrac is projecting a five-year, $89 million contract for Santander. However, there's a chance the eight-year veteran's next deal reaches nine figures. The Athletic's Tim Britton projected a five-year, $105 million guarantee for him at the start of the offseason. The outfielder's compensation will mostly depend on the number of teams still serious about signing him now that other options are off the board.
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