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Anthony Santander had one of the best MLB seasons of his career with the Baltimore Orioles in 2024. Santander is a free agent, and the Orioles have yet to come forward with a suitable offer. The left fielder had an incredible season with a career-high 44 home runs.
Santander’s performance helped the O’s reach the playoffs, and the Yankees are all keen on pursuing the slugger. The Yanks are in on Cody Bellinger, Alex Bregman, and Kyle Tucker. However, Santander will be a better fit and will also be easy on their pockets.
The latest rumor is that the Yanks are on the verge of acquiring Anthony Santander for $100 million. The Yanks signed Max Fried for the next eight years. The Yanks are expected to opt for a five-year deal with Santander.
This seems to be the perfect opportunity for the team to go after the Orioles star. Several teams have shifted their focus to other stars, and the Os are not exactly looking for a reunion despite Santander’s incredible season. Baltimore made that clear when they added Tyler O’Neill to their team.
Red Sox And Nationals Among Favorites To Sign Anthony Santander
The Yankees have a tough competition for Anthony Santander. The Boston Red Sox and the Washington Nationals are also among the favorites to sing the slugger. However, the Red Sox are rumored to be closing in on $80 million.
The Washington Nationals also look forward to securing a veteran player like Santander. The Nationals have young players who can surely look toward Santander for inspiration. If the Yankees add Santander, they could fix their left field.
Santander held a batting clip of .235 with a .308 OBP and a .814 OPS. The slugger drove in 102 RBIs for his team. Santander’s demand is expected to grow, and the Bronx Bombers need to act fast.
The Yanks need extra firepower at the plate to fill Juan Soto’s spot. Santander will be the perfect fit. The Yanks are also believed to be pursuing a few other top free agents. Now that they have Soto’s money, the Yanks are building a formidable team.
