The Toronto Blue Jays structured Anthony Santander's contract in a way that could help them build the best possible roster in years to come.

Outfielder Anthony Santander’s $92.5 million, five-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays includes up to $61.75 million in deferred payments.

The Blue Jays finalized their five-year free agent deal with Anthony Santander this week. The deal came with a $92.5MM guarantee but was known to include heavy deferrals. Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith first reported on Monday that MLB calculated the contract’s net present closer to $70MM.