Blue Jays slugger Anthony Santander under fire for controversial Abdul El-Sayed posts after midterms
Headline from New York Post · First reported Nov 5, 6:12 PM ET () · Updated Nov 6, 2:24 PM ET · 5 sources, 6 articles
What's being reported
His comments come after El-Sayed defeated Republican opponent Mike Rogers in a highly-contested election on Tuesday.
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Blue Jays say RF Anthony Santander's anti-Muslim posts do not represent the team's values
The Toronto Blue Jays say a series of anti-Muslim videos posted by Anthony Santander on the right-fielder’s social media account do not represent the team’s values and beliefs
How Abdul El-Sayed actually did with Jewish voters
Yes, he ran behind. In an interview, the senator-elect acknowledged Israel was a source of disagreement, but said he’s not changing his position.
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Blue Jays' Anthony Santander posts crude Islamophobic memes after Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan
Toronto Blue Jays slugger Anthony Santander is facing criticism for social media posts attacking Islam and senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed after his victory in Michigan.
Blue Jays blast own $93 million outfielder Anthony Santander after Islamophobic comments
Santander, 32, is two seasons into a five-year, $92.5 million contract he signed in 2025.
Blue Jays Outfielder Anthony Santander Draws Fire over Abdul El-Sayed Posts
"Sports and politics don't mix." This oft-stated maxim is something Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander is now learning first hand after he shared social media posts in the wake of the U.S. midterm elections. The post Blue Jays Outfielder Anthony Santander Draws Fire over Abdul El-Sayed…
