Anthony Santander left Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres with left hip inflammation, and now the Toronto Blue Jays outfielder will be stashed on the bench Thursday.

Nathan Lukes hit a game-winning single in the 11th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Padres 7-6 on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep, extending San Diego’s season-worst losing streak to six.

After slashing .235/.308/.506 with 44 homers for the division rival Baltimore Orioles last year, Anthony Santander earned a five-year, $92.5 million deal to join the Blue Jays. Since joining, he's slashing just .182/.264/.308 with 29 hits and 44 strikeouts.

You’ve got to feel right to succeed as a feel hitter. So much of the conversation around Anthony Santander’s season stems from that concept. Santander was back for Sunday afternoon’s 3-2 loss to the Tigers,

Anthony Santander and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered, Chris Bassitt and three relievers combined on a five-hitter and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the San Diego Padres 3-0.

Varsho has adjusted his swing to be more accurate. Santander, plagued by myriad injuries, went hitless against the Tigers on Sunday.

The Toronto Blue Jays have been painfully inconsistent in several facets of the game during the 2025 MLB regular season.