Carlos Santana Turned Down AL West Team Before Guardians Signing, Per Report
The Cleveland Guardians will have a new first baseman in 2025 following the Josh Naylor trade. However, this "new" player is one that fans are more than familiar with. Cleveland has reportedly signed Carlos Santana to a one-year deal, and he'll return to the organization where he makes his major league debut for a third stint.
Breaking down the Guardians’ trade of Josh Naylor and the return of Carlos Santana (Podcast)
On Monday’s podcast, Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down the trade and what Santana’s return could mean for rookie Kyle Manzardo. They also pay tribute to baseball legend Rickey Henderson, who passed away on Saturday. Listen and read along with an AI-generated transcript of the podcast below.
Carlos Santana returns to Cleveland on 1-year deal, first baseman's third stint with Guardians
Even after leaving Cleveland, Carlos Santana remained a fan favorite and was warmly welcomed back as a visitor
Guardians To Sign Carlos Santana
The Guardians have reunited with a longtime veteran of the organization, as Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that the club is in agreement with first baseman Carlos Santana on a one-year, $12MM deal.
Guardians officially welcome back free agent first baseman Carlos Santana
He made his big league debut in 2010 as a catcher. Santana’s first stay in Cleveland lasted from 2010 to 2017 until he became a free agent and signed with the Phillies. Santana’s second stay ran from 2019 through 2020 and now he’s back again after hitting 23 homers and winning a Gold Glove for his play at first base with the Twins.
Third time the charm? 1B Carlos Santana back with Guardians
Veteran first baseman Carlos Santana, who began his major league career in Cleveland in 2010 and returned for a second stint in 2019, signed a one-year contract with the Guardians on Monday.
Report: Carlos Santana returning to Guardians on one-year deal
Carlos Santana will be staying in the American League Central, but not with the Minnesota Twins. The former Twins first baseman has agreed to a one-year, $12 million deal with the division rival Cleveland Guardians,
Former Twins first baseman Carlos Santana signs with Guardians
Cleveland traded first baseman Josh Naylor to Arizona, opening the door for Santana’s return. Carlos Santana, who won the first Gold Glove of his 15-year major league career with the Twins last season, signed a contract with the Cleveland Guardians for next season.
Report: Carlos Santana chose Guardians over better offer
The Guardians made a splash over the weekend by signing first baseman Carlos Santana to a one-year deal worth $12M, bringing the long-time Cleveland staple back into the fold for the third time in his career.
Cleveland Guardians trade Josh Naylor, re-acquire Carlos Santana
Here's how the dust settled following a series of moves as the Guardians made a trade and a signing to re-shape their lineup and first base.
Guardians trade Josh Naylor to D-Backs, sign Carlos Santana: Fantasy fallout, trade details
Naylor was a first-round pick by the Marlins in 2015, and after a couple of trades involving Miami and the Padres, he made his MLB debut for the Guardians in 2019. He played mostl
MLB notes: Carlos Santana sold his Cleveland area house. A day later, the Guardians invited him home
The house in Bratenahl, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland, had special meaning for Carlos Santana and his wife, Brittany. It was ...
MLB rumors: Carlos Santana spurned Mariners before Guardians decision
The Mariners gave Carlos Santana a tantalizing offer, but he couldn't resist a reunion with the Guardians in 2025.
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Carlos Santana 'happy' he sold Bratenahl home despite whirlwind reunion with Guardians
Free agent first baseman Carlos Santana, who played two stints for the Indians (2010-17 and 2019-20), closed on the $700,000 ...