Blue Jays Place Anthony Santander on 10-Day IL with Shoulder Inflammation

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to left shoulder inflammation, joining other injured position players on the roster. Santander has struggled offensively this season, batting just .179 with six home runs and 18 RBIs through 50 games, a decline from his career-best 44 home runs with the Baltimore Orioles last year. He has also dealt with left hip soreness and has been inconsistent in the lineup, which has limited his playing time and production. The Blue Jays recalled outfielder Alan Roden from their Triple-A affiliate Buffalo Bisons to fill Santander's roster spot; Roden has shown strong performance in the minors after a tough start in the majors. Santander's injuries and slow start have been disappointing for Toronto, as he was signed to a lucrative five-year, $92.5 million contract to bolster the team's offense. The Blue Jays currently sit mid-pack in the AL East and are looking for improved contributions from Santander and other offseason acquisitions as they pursue a playoff push.