Blue Jays' Anthony Santander Leaves Game With Hip Inflammation Against Padres

The Toronto Blue Jays secured a 3-0 shutout victory over the San Diego Padres, highlighted by designated hitter Anthony Santander's two-run home run, marking his sixth homer of the season and tying him for the team lead. Santander, however, left the second game of the series early due to left hip inflammation, a new injury concern that adds to his previous left shoulder issues and could impact the Blue Jays' lineup if it leads to time on the injured list. Despite his struggles this season with a batting average of .182, Santander showed signs of offensive potential with timely hits, including a two-run double by replacement Jonatan Clase after Santander's exit. The Blue Jays, currently third in the American League East with a 23-24 record, are relying on contributions from key players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Santander to improve their offensive output. The team’s recent performance includes their first shutout of the season and a strong pitching effort from Chris Bassitt. If Santander's hip injury sidelines him, Toronto will need to consider other outfield options internally to maintain their competitive edge.