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Guardians Place Carlos Santana on Outright Waivers as 48-Hour Claim Window Opens

Any team that claims the 39-year-old will assume roughly $2 million remaining on his deal.

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Aug 8, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Cleveland Guardians first baseman Carlos Santana (41) bats against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Cleveland placed the veteran first baseman on outright waivers Tuesday, triggering a 48-hour claim period with reverse-standings priority.
  • A successful claimant would take on the remaining salary on his one-year contract, estimated at just over $2 million.
  • If he goes unclaimed, the Guardians could keep him, assign him to Triple-A, or release him to open a roster spot.
  • Santana has produced a .225 average with 11 home runs, 52 RBI, and a .650 OPS across 116 games this season.
  • He has lost starts to Kyle Manzardo and C.J. Kayfus as Cleveland, losers of six straight and nine of 10, reevaluates during a slipping wild-card push.