US EditionChicago Cubs Agree to a 1-Year Contract with Former Cleveland Guardians First Baseman Carlos Santana, AP Source Says
Carlos Santana, a 39-year-old veteran with 335 career home runs, joins the Cubs to provide experienced depth during their playoff push despite a .225 batting average this season.
- MLB Network reported Sunday that the Chicago Cubs are finalizing a deal to add veteran first baseman Carlos Santana for a September boost.
- The Guardians released Santana in a "joint decision" to free at-bats for younger first basemen, and the Chicago Cubs sought experienced depth for a September playoff push as rosters near expansion.
- This season, Carlos Santana hit.225 with 11 home runs and a.650 OPS across 116 games and 455 plate appearances, while Statcast metrics show a career-low exit velocity and an 18.9% strikeout rate despite an 11.3% walk rate.
- Because Santana was in the organization before Aug. 31, he is eligible for Chicago's postseason roster, and to add him, the Cubs designated left-handed pitcher Tom Cosgrove for assignment.
- Santana projects as a platoon and defensive first-base option who could reduce Justin Turner's usage and provide veteran leadership and allow regulars occasional rest down the stretch.
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Chicago Cubs agree to contract with first baseman Carlos Santana, AP source says
By JAY COHEN The Chicago Cubs added Carlos Santana on Aug. 31, agreeing to a one-year contract with the veteran first baseman that puts him in the mix for the playoffs, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the move had not been announced by the team. The Cubs also claimed right-hander Aaron Civale off waivers from the White Sox before their series finale at Colora…
Chicago Cubs agree to a 1-year contract with former Cleveland Guardians first baseman Carlos Santana, AP source says
The Chicago Cubs added Carlos Santana on Sunday, agreeing to a one-year contract with the veteran first baseman that puts him in the mix for the playoffs.
Cubs finalizing deal with veteran first baseman Carlos Santana – Usa news
DENVER — The Cubs are finalizing a deal with veteran first baseman Carlos Santana, sources confirmed Sunday. The Guardians released Santana, 39, last week, giving him a chance to land with a playoff contender. Players in an organization by 11 a.m. Central time Monday are playoff-eligible. Active rosters expand to 28 spots for September. Santana, a staple with Cleveland for more than a decade early in his career, returned to the team last offseas…
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