The Atlanta Braves and veteran first baseman Carlos Santana have reached an agreement on a minor league contract, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. The 40-year-old switch-hitter will report to the team's Triple-A affiliate, where he will serve as organizational depth and work toward a potential return to the Major Leagues.
Santana becomes available to Atlanta after recently being released by the Arizona Diamondbacks. This signing provides the Braves with a seasoned insurance option at first base and the corner infield spots. Throughout his career, Santana has established himself as a reliable power hitter with an elite eye at the plate, making him a low-risk addition for an Atlanta squad looking to bolster its internal options.
The move to Triple-A allows Santana to get consistent at-bats as he acclimates to the Braves system. If he performs well, the veteran could provide a veteran bench bat or fill-in starter role for the major league club later this season. Atlanta has a history of adding veteran leadership to their roster, and Santana fits the mold of an experienced player capable of contributing to a clubhouse.
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