Blue Jays’ Santander gets PRP injection in shoulder, rehab pushed back


Anthony Santander is going to have to stay away from baseball activities for at least a few more days.

The Toronto Blue Jays outfielder got a PRP (Platelet-rich plasma) injection in his left shoulder on Tuesday, which should keep him down for five to seven days, the team said.

Santander was placed on the 10-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation last Friday.

Santander has dealt with shoulder and hip issues for the better part of a month, missing a handful of games. However, this is the first time he’s been placed on the injured list.

The slugger suffered a shoulder injury during the Blue Jays’ series against the Los Angeles Angels in early May after crashing into the stands down the right-field line while pursuing a fly ball.

It is unclear whether that is directly related to his placement on the IL.

Santander has struggled in his first season with the Jays since signing a five-year, $92.5-million deal in free agency.

Over 50 games, he’s batting .179 with a .577 OPS and six home runs. He has a team-worst 55 strikeouts.

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