Now 39 and in his 16th MLB season, has posted a .225/.316/.333 slash line with 11 home runs and a 1.3 bWAR across 116 games for the Guardians this year.
Primarily limited to first base or designated hitter duties, his addition likely signals that Owen Caissie will be optioned back to Triple-A Iowa.
That move would be procedural, as Caissie is expected to return once rosters expand tomorrow.
For Santana to be eligible for the postseason, the Cubs must add him to the 40-man roster by the end of the day.
Carlos Santana
This would require someone to be removed, with Ben Cowles a likely candidate to be designated for assignment.
No official roster announcement has been made yet, but it’s anticipated soon, ensuring Santana is available for Chicago’s playoff push. Updates will follow once the Cubs finalize the move.
