Santander Posts Prompt Blue Jays Statement

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander reposted two Instagram Story videos about Abdul El-Sayed’s election victory in Michigan, prompting criticism and a statement from the team distancing itself from his comments. The posts, which reports say were later deleted, included the titles “America Voted for Sharia Last Night” and “Islam Is Not Peaceful.” El-Sayed, a Democrat and practicing Muslim, defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s U.S. Senate election. He is set to become the first Muslim elected to the Senate when he takes office in January. The videos addressed his faith and the place of Islamic principles in U.S. law. One included an image of El-Sayed; the other featured a preacher making claims about Islam. The Blue Jays said baseball is for everyone and that the club seeks to create an inclusive experience for fans. The team added that individual comments do not represent the organization’s values and beliefs. The statement did not announce any discipline, and one report said the club did not issue an apology on Santander’s behalf. Reports said Santander removed the posts after they circulated online and drew criticism. They do not establish whether the team...