Santander began rehab with Buffalo after a left shoulder subluxation, homering in his first rehab game and showing two-way potential as a switch-hitter. With nine games left to regain timing, his return could jump-start Toronto’s offense and provide a power boost in the late-season stretch.

Santander dealing with shoulder IL and expected back mid-September; his power potential could bolster the Blue Jays in the season’s late stages.

Santander, a power-heavy outfielder, has been out with a shoulder injury but showed big-season pop when healthy. The timeline suggests mid-September for return, making him a potential week-winner in power categories if he recaptures form quickly in the Blue Jays lineup.

Santander hasn’t played since May 29 due to a shoulder injury and is ramping up with a batting-practice return and a minor-league conditioning stint before a big-league return. He signed a five-year, $92.5M deal in the off-season but started slowly (.179, 6 HR, 18 RBI) with a .273 OBP and .304 SLG. His return could reshape Toronto’s DH usage as they balance rest with production.

Santander is the big unknown for Toronto as he turns a corner in rehab. The plan is minor-league games before a major-league return; his power could dramatically boost the lineup in the post-season, especially if he can reestablish timing against live pitching.