Anthony Santander could play a game as early as next Tuesday

Recently, Anthony Santander has started to gain momentum again. This has meant that the power hitter, who is having a very bad season under his belt due to injury, could soon be back.

And you know as well as I do that a good end to the season and an explosive playoff run can be a game-changer.

We know that the Blue Jays are aiming for a return for Santander in mid-September, but it was unclear exactly when he'd be able to start playing in the minors again.

And Arden Zwelling reports that right now, if all goes well, the plan is for him to play in AAA, for the Buffalo Bisons, starting on Tuesday.

https://twitter.com/ArdenZwelling/status/1963350538201792913

Santander will travel with the Blue Jays this weekend to New York. He'll continue to hit, which will come in handy. After all, when he hits right-handed, it's difficult for him. He's actually more comfortable hitting from the left.

The plan, then, is for him to be comfortable on both sides on Tuesday.

But ultimately, the question will also be who Santander will replace in the line-up if he's ready to return next week. Because that, too, is an important factor.

Obviously, he won't be replacing a pitcher. And by then, a position player could be injured, which would solve the problem.

But if there's no injury, what then? Will David Schneider be forced to return to Buffalo to make room for the veteran?

We'll have to wait and see, but…

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