Carlos Santana, leadoff hitter? That's what it sounds like, at least in certain situations, heading into 2024 for the Minnesota Twins. Per a report in 'The Athletic:' When facing right-handed pitchers, expect to see both Santana and Kirilloff in the lineup, typically with Santana at first base and Kirilloff at designated hitter.
The Minnesota Twins may be preparing to give veteran Carlos Santana an everyday job in 2024, per Aaron Gleeman of 'The Athletic.' When the Twins signed Santana, I assumed he’d platoon with Kirilloff versus lefties and play sporadically versus righties, but I’m now convinced he’ll be the primary first baseman no matter the matchup.
Most of the Minnesota Twins’ starting lineup was predetermined entering spring training. We know Carlos Correa is going to play SS, Royce Lewis is going to start at 3B, Edouard Julien 2B (for now) and Ryan Jeffers earned the starting catcher role with a great 2023.
Santana wore No. 41 throughout his career as a tribute to Victor Martinez.
Carlos Santana has worn the No. 41 throughout his 14-year career and when he signed with the Minnesota Twins last month, he wanted to keep that tradition alive.
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The Minnesota Twins signed first baseman Carlos Santana and right-hander Jay Jackson to one-year contracts on Wednesday. Financial terms were not disclosed by the Twins for either deal, however multiple media outlets reported Santana's contract is worth $5.25 million plus incentives.
It had been a long time since the Philadelphia Phillies were relevant on a national stage competing for championships in the playoffs. Their decade-long drought was marred by dark times when the franchise finished last or second-to-last in the division in six out of those 10 years.
The Minnesota Twins have had a mostly motionless offseason, outside of two signings they announced on Wednesday, (1B) Carlos Santana and (RP) Jay Jackson,
Derek Falvey and Thad Levine are developing a reputation for signing power-hitters to one-year deals late in the offseason. On Friday, they added another name to the list with veteran first baseman and designated hitter Carlos Santana on a one-year, $5.25 million deal.
The Minnesota Twins finally made a couple of splashes in free agency over the weekend. To strengthen their lineup, president of baseball operations Derek Falvey signed former Twins killer for the Cleveland Guardians, Carlos Santana to a one-year deal worth $5.25 million.
After several months of silence, the Minnesota Twins sprinted into the offseason conversation this week by trading Jorge Polanco and signing Carlos Santana.
Late Friday evening, the Twins signed veteran switch-hitting first baseman/designated hitter Carlos Santana to a one-year contract. Would it make sense for the Twins to sign Kiké Hernández as the final ingredient for the 2024 26-man roster?
The Minnesota Twins have lost a lot of talent from their roster after making it to the ALDS last season, which will make their already tough task of going on a playoff run again this season all the more difficult in 2024.
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, veteran slugger slugger Carlos Santana is set to sign a one-year deal with the Minnesota Twins. The deal will be worth just over $5 million.
He 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.
MLB veteran Carlos Santana just keeps on keepin' on even as he nears his 40s.
The Milwaukee Brewers are rumored to be interested in a reunion with slugger Carlos Santana, and now there’s another player that they’re rumored to have
Veteran slugger Carlos Santana is reportedly drawing interest from three of his former teams on the free agent market. Per Jon Heyman of the New York Post: The Brewers, Pirates and Mariners — three of Carlos Santana’s former teams in the last couple years — are showing interest in Santana.
As with Milwaukee, Seattle and Pittsburgh are each familiar with Santana.
Major League Baseball front office executives are starting to wake up from their holiday hibernations as the hot stove begins to reheat. Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington still has some work to do before winter turns to spring and the club breaks for sunny Bradenton.
The Milwaukee Brewers are adding some power to their lineup as they look to solidify their division lead.
Milwaukee had a need at first base with Rowdy Tellez on the injured list, and the veteran Carlos Santana has outplayed Tellez this season anyhow.
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Carlos Santana is no stranger to the big moment. He came into his final at-bat against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday with one thing on his mind: walk-off.
Despite back-to-back seasons of 100 losses, things may be looking up ever so slightly for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Kansas City Royals are continuing their youth movement and beginning what could be a busy summer of trading.
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