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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Carlos Santana, 40-year-old Diamondbacks first baseman, suffered a setback on his rehab assignment with Triple-A Reno, re-injuring his right adductor on Sunday after missing over a month since April 5. He had been struggling offensively before the injury (.083 BA, 2-for-24) and continued to struggle in rehab (3-for-25 in seven games). The re-injury has delayed his return and extended the team's decision-making period regarding roster management. This is his fifth IL stint in 17 years and likely his longest absence since his rookie season in 2010.
Strengths
- + Hit a home run during rehab assignment showing swing improvement
- + Signed as free agent to provide solid defensive presence at first base
- + Veteran presence and experience in the organization
- + Showed some offensive production in rehab with 2 RBI and 2 runs scored in early games
Weaknesses
- - Re-injured adductor during rehab, extending recovery timeline
- - Poor offensive start to season (.083 BA, 2-for-24 before injury)
- - Negative defensive metrics in early season (-2 DRS, -2 OAA, -2 FRV)
- - Age 40 raises durability and recovery concerns
- - Continued struggles in rehab assignment (3-for-25)
- - Longest IL absence since rookie season in 2010
- - Limited production in previous season (.219 BA, 11 HR, 54 RBI split between two teams)
Injury Status: IL-60 -- Right adductor strain, re-injured during Triple-A rehab assignment on Sunday after initial injury on April 5
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Natanael Santana is a center fielder for the Chicago Cubs.
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