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Twins sign former All-Star 1B/DH to 1-year deal
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Twins sign former All-Star 1B/DH to one-year deal

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Renzo Pocholo Salao  |  Last updated 2/3/24

The Minnesota Twins on Friday added some veteran help at the plate.

The Twins agreed to a 1-year deal with first baseman and designated hitter Carlos Santana. KSTP-5 Eyewitness News’ Darren Wolfson broke the news on X. The pact is reportedly worth at least $5.25 million with incentives to potentially increase the total, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

At 37 years old, Santana brings with him 14 years of big-league experience. The Dominican slugger and one-time All-Star will turn 38 in April.

Santana began the 2023 campaign with the Pittsburgh Pirates before being traded midseason to the Milwaukee Brewers.

Santana sported a batting average of .240 with 23 home runs and 86 RBIs across 146 games played last season. His .747 OPS placed him right around the league average. 

Despite getting up there in age, Santana has managed to remain a net positive on defense. He started 135 of his 146 games at first base.

The Santana signing came just days after the Twins traded away a former All-Star to the Seattle Mariners.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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