Scouting Report: Carlos Santiago
Chicago Cubs | SS
Overall
Summary
Carlos Santana, 40-year-old veteran first baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks, suffered a setback in his injury rehabilitation on May 5, 2026. Originally sidelined since April 5 with a right adductor/groin strain, Santana re-injured the same area while playing for Triple-A Reno during his rehab assignment. He had appeared in only 8 games to start the 2026 season before the initial injury, posting a .083 batting average with no home runs or RBIs. During his 7-game rehab stint with Reno, he went 3-for-25 (.120 average) with 1 home run and 4 RBIs before the reaggravation. Manager Torey Lovullo noted Santana had hit a home run a couple days before the setback, suggesting his swing was improving. The injury has extended the Diamondbacks' roster decision timeline, as backup options like Ildemaro Vargas (.341 average) have filled in effectively at first base.
Strengths
- Signed as veteran free agent to provide defensive stability at first base
- Had shown signs of offensive improvement during rehab (home run hit days before setback)
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