The outfielder said reflection and conversations with trusted people led him to recognize the posts caused hurt and fell short of his own convictions.
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander apologized Friday for sharing anti-Muslim social media posts. In a statement posted to Instagram, Santander said the content caused hurt and did not reflect his own convictions.
Santander said that reflection, along with conversations with people he trusts, made him realize he should have been more thoughtful about what he shared and more mindful of the responsibility that comes with having a public voice.
The apology follows the Blue Jays franchise issuing its own apology to the Muslim community over the posts. Before Santander's statement, the team had asked him to address the remarks directly, and he had remained silent on the matter.
It is not yet clear what, if any, further action the Blue Jays or Major League Baseball plan to take regarding the posts.