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Cubs Agree to Deal With Veteran First Baseman Carlos Santana

The 16-year veteran gives Chicago experienced depth for its wild-card drive.

Aug 25, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians first baseman Carlos Santana (41) fields a ground ball in the third inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images/File Photo
(L-R) Aroldis Chapman #54 of the New York Yankees and the American League, Jose Berrios #17 of the Minnesota Twins and the American League, Gleyber Torres #25 of the New York Yankees and the American League, Jorge Polanco #11 of the Minnesota Twins and the American League, and Carlos Santana #41 of the Cleveland Indians react to a ball during batting practice prior to the 2019 MLB All-Star Game on July 09, 2019 in Cleveland.
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Jun 10, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Cubs logo on the jersey of third base Matt Shaw (6) against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Overview

  • MLB Network reported Sunday that Chicago reached an agreement with Santana, with financial terms not disclosed.
  • Cleveland released the 39-year-old on Aug. 28, ending his third stint there after his playing time fell behind Kyle Manzardo and rookie C.J. Kayfus.
  • Santana is posting career-low production this season with a .225/.316/.333 line, a .650 OPS, 11 home runs and 52 RBIs in 116 games.
  • The Cubs are 78-58, six and a half games behind the Brewers in the NL Central, and hold the league's top wild-card spot.
  • His addition could influence first-base usage in Chicago, with Michael Busch’s role potentially affected.