Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that the Atlanta Braves are adding long-time big league first baseman Carlos Santana on a minor league deal. Santana, 40, was release by the Arizona Diamondbacks last week.
Santana made his big league
debut with Cleveland in 2010 and the switch-hitter was known for becoming a highly-effective defender while drawing a ton of walk. He has 335 career home runs with a .351 OBP but has bounced around a lot in recent years. He missed time with injury this season, appearing in only eight games, with two hits in 24 at bats.
Santana will head to Gwinnett to provide depth. With Rowdy Tellez on the big league roster, but unlikely to hold a roster spot, there’s a chance Tellez will be claimed or dealt to another team – like Arizona – who needs first base help.
