Overview
- The club is targeting a complementary first baseman, as president Derrick Hall outlined on January 30.
- Reports link Arizona to veteran Carlos Santana as one of multiple options, and local reporting indicates no deal is close.
- Santana offers defense and leadership with a 2024 Gold Glove, though he hit .219/.308/.325 across the Guardians and Cubs in 2025.
- He would be viewed as a platoon fit to face left-handed pitching alongside left-handed hitter Pavin Smith, consistent with the front office’s defense-first lean.
- Arizona has also spoken with Ty France and considered Rhys Hoskins, while a Paul Goldschmidt reunion looks unlikely given reported Yankees interest.