The Arizona Diamondbacks and veteran first baseman Carlos Santana have reached an agreement on a one-year contract, according to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic. The deal, which is reportedly worth approximately $2 million, is currently pending a physical examination.
Santana, 39, joins the Diamondbacks after splitting the 2025 season between the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago Cubs. The veteran switch-hitter appeared in 124 games last year, batting .219 with 11 home runs and 54 RBIs. With 335 career home runs across 16 seasons, Santana provides a proven power bat and a respected veteran presence for an Arizona roster looking to solidify its infield depth for the 2026 campaign.
The addition addresses a key offseason objective for the Diamondbacks, who have been active in rounding out their corner infield following the recent acquisition of Nolan Arenado. Once Santana successfully completes his medical evaluation, the team will need to make a corresponding move to fit him on the 40-man roster. The agreement is expected to be finalized in the coming days.
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- TWITTERDeal is pending physical.
