Well, here’s a bit of a surprise: Carlos Santana is 39 and in his 16th MLB season. He has batted .225/.316/.333 (1.3 bWAR) with 11 home runs in 116 games for the Guardians this year. Santana is only a first baseman and/or designated hitter. This move likely means that Owen Caissie gets optioned back to Triple-A Iowa. That would only …
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Veteran first baseman Carlos Santana is signing with the Cubs, according to a report from Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The terms of the deal are not currently known. Chicago’s 40-man roster is full, and the Cubs will need to make a corresponding move in order to add Santana to the roster. The 39-year-old veteran was released by …
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DENVER — The Chicago Cubs are finalizing a deal with first baseman Carlos Santana, according to a source briefed on the negotiations, adding a decorated player who was recently released by the Cleveland Guardians so that he could pursue a better opportunity with a playoff contender. With Sunday serving as a deadline to establish postseason eligibility, the Cubs will gain …
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