The Toronto Blue Jays have distanced themselves from outfielder Anthony Santander following anti-Islam posts on his Instagram account, according to a Yahoo Sports report. Santander has not played a game for the Blue Jays in more than a year.
The organization's response comes after social media activity by the player drew criticism. Specific details of the posts and the exact nature of the Blue Jays' statement were not immediately elaborated in the initial report.
Santander, who previously played for the Baltimore Orioles before joining Toronto, has been absent from the Blue Jays lineup for an extended period. The team's move to publicly separate itself from the player's remarks underscores the increasing scrutiny athletes face over social media conduct.
