CARLOS SANTANA NEWS

Rejoins lineup Sunday Santana (knee) is starting at first base and batting cleanup in Sunday's spring game versus the Orioles.

Impact Santana exited Thursday's Grapefruit League game with left knee discomfort, but he's back in the lineup Sunday after requiring only a couple days off. The veteran slugger had a .692 OPS in 131 games last year, and he is expected to split playing time between first base and designated hitter with Ji-Man Choi this season.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes through full workout Santana (knee) was able to go through a full workout Friday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Santana had to depart Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees due to left knee discomfort, but it sounds like he'll be fine. Expect the veteran first baseman/designated hitter to return to action within a few days.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates survive injury scary to Carlos Santana, use late surge to top Yankees The Pirates did nothing for five innings, then their bats finally erupted behind Drew Maggi, Carter Bins, Travis Swaggerty and others.

MARCH 17, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Suffering from knee discomfort Santana was removed from Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees due to left knee discomfort, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Santana slipped on the infield grass while attempting to field a flyball and was removed from the game immediately. He's still undergoing testing on the injury, so it's unclear if he'll be forced to miss additional time. If Santana misses any regular-season contests, Connor Joe is a potential beneficiary.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game early Santana exited the Pirates' game against the Yankees on Thursday after slipping on the infield grass trying to catch a pop-up, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Santana appeared to be in quite a bit of pain as a trainer helped him off the field. The Pirates will take a look at him and should provide additional updates shortly.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies' José Alvarado will bring opposing hitters a third pitch this season: a 'nasty' curveball CLEARWATER, Fla. — Last Monday, switch-hitting Pittsburgh slugger Carlos Santana stepped up to the plate against left-hander José Alvarado i...

MARCH 5, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Ranking the best 18 DHs of 2023 in the MLB

Who are baseball's best designated hitters? Ben Verlander breaks down his tiers.

MARCH 1, 2023

Cleveland Baseball Countdown, No. 14: Carlos Santana was better than you might remember Few players in the Terry Francona managerial era have sparked debate like the consistent, durable and underappreciated Carlos Santana.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Myles Straw, Carlos Santana, Austin Hedges & Mike Zunino – Terry Pluto's Guardians Scribbles Can Myles Straw bounce back? Pittsburgh loves former Cleveland players.

DECEMBER 25, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Pirates GM Cherington wants to add more starting pitching

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington says he'd like to add more to a team that's played

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Do you see some Carlos Santana in Guardians' Josh Bell? Hey, Hoynsie Let's take a look at home Josh Bell compares to former Cleveland first baseman Carlos Santana.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Source: Pirates to sign Carlos Santana to 1-year, $6.7 million deal PITTSBURGH — The Pirates have further addressed their offensive shortage at first base by signing Carlos Santana to a one-year, $6.7 million...

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Source: Pirates to sign Carlos Santana to one-year, $6.7 million deal According to a source, the Pirates are addressing their first base needs in a smart way by signing Carlos Santana to a one-year deal.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Good to go Santana (hamstring) will start at designated hitter and bat sixth for Game 1 of the ALDS against the Astros on Tuesday.

Impact Santana aggravated a hamstring issue during the previous round against Toronto but was always expected to be ready for the ALDS. He homered against the Blue Jays but is a .198/.305/.396 hitter overall in 25 career playoff games.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing hamstring issue Santana aggravated a pre-existing hamstring injury during Saturday's Game 2 against Toronto but is expected to be ready for Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Tuesday...

Impact A few days of rest has been beneficial for Santana, who was able to take batting practice and participate in running drills Monday. He expects to be ready for Tuesday's Game 1, but his status leading up to first pitch will be worth keeping an eye on.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

2022 MLB Playoffs: Mariners stun Blue Jays with Game 2 comeback

The Mariners completed one of the most improbable comebacks in MLB postseason history to sweep the Blue Jays, Jordan Shusterman writes.

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Highly productive in twin bill Santana went a combined 4-for-8 with two walks, an RBI and two runs over both games of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

Impact The veteran went 3-for-4 with an RBI single, a walk and a run in the first game before lacing another knock, drawing another free pass and crossing the plate again in the nightcap. Santana heads into Wednesday's regular-season finale swinging a hot bat of late, hitting .412 (7-for-17) over his last five games.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Monday Santana isn't in Monday's starting lineup against Detroit, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Impact After going 3-for-8 with an RBI and two runs scored over his last two games, Santana will miss a second consecutive start Monday. Julio Rodriguez will fill in as Seattle's designated hitter, allowing Jarred Kelenic to start in center field and bat sixth.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Productive at plate in win Santana went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and two runs in a win over the Athletics on Saturday.

Impact Santana provided a key early hit for the Mariners with his first-inning RBI single, which plated Dylan Moore to erase an early 1-0 deficit. The veteran's ugly .196/.312/.376 slash line is naturally a concern overall, but he's now reached safely in seven of his last eight games.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners' 21-year playoff wait ends on Raleigh's walk-off HR

Cal Raleigh hit a game-winning home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Seattle Mariners ended the longest playoff drought in baseball with a 2-1 victory ov...

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads to bench Thursday Santana is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Santana started the past 17 games and posted an .804 OPS with seven home runs and 15 RBI during that stretch, though he's 2-for-25 over Seattle's last seven contests. Jesse Winker will serve as the designated hitter Thursday after sitting out a couple games with a wrist issue.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

George Kirby, Eugenio Suarez lead Mariners past Rangers, 3-1

George Kirby allowed one run over six innings, Eugenio Suarez had three hits and an RBI and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 3-1 on Wednesday night

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals host the Mariners on 5-game home win streak

The Kansas City Royals, on a five-game home winning streak, host the Seattle Mariners

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Veteran Carlos Santana proving to be a mentor and a masher for Mariners "Slamtana" was acquired for his bat, but his leadership has been just as important. "He's been really great for us."

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM