Diamondbacks, veteran slugger Carlos Santana agree to $2 million, 1-year deal, AP source says
Chicago Cubs first baseman Carlos Santana throws out Cincinnati Reds' Noelvi Marte at first base during the third inning of a baseball game, Sept. 19, 2025, in Cincinnati. Credit: AP/Jeff Dean
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks and first baseman Carlos Santana are in agreement on a $2 million, one-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal said on Tuesday, giving the team a veteran slugger who can help the middle of the order.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal is pending a physical.
Santana, who turns 40 in April, has 335 homers over 16 big league seasons with eight teams, including 11 with Cleveland. He was an All-Star in 2019 and won a Gold Glove in 2024.
The switch-hitter figures to help the D-backs at both first base and designated hitter. He hit .219 with 11 homers and 54 RBIs last season, spending most of the year with the Guardians before a late-season cameo with the Chicago Cubs.
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