2025 Player Outlook
Santana isn't quite the OBP force he used to be, but he's a veteran presence in the lineup who still has some pop in the later years of his career. At the end of the day, he's playing in his age-40 season, and was int he 79th percentile last season in both strikeout rate (16.7%) and walk rate (10.9%). The veteran has hit at least .238 with 23 home runs and four stolen bases in back-to-back seasons, and hitting in the heart of the Cleveland order should give him a good chance to tally 80+ RBI. More of a "floor" selection than "ceiling" this year.
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Carlos Santana hit his sixth career grand slam Wednesday against the Reds.
It was his eighth homer of 2025 and first slam since 2022. David Fry’s return has taken a big toll on Kyle Manzardo’s playing time, but it doesn’t seem like it’ll have much effect on Santana, who has started 61 of the Guardians 67 games. He’s batting .251/.350/.388 in 257 plate appearances.
Carlos Santana (leg) is in the lineup for Tuesday’s contest against the Dodgers.
Santana is back at first base and batting fifth following a brief two-game absence due to left leg tightness. It doesn’t seem like a cause for concern moving forward. The 39-year-old veteran has six homers and 27 RBI across 49 games this season in his return to Cleveland.
Carlos Santana (leg) remains out of the lineup for Monday’s series opener against the Dodgers.
Santana will sit out his second straight contest after being scratched from Sunday’s lineup for precautionary reasons with left leg tightness. It’ll be Kyle Manzardo at first base on Monday night in his absence.
Carlos Santana was scratched from Sunday’s lineup with left leg tightness.
The Guardians didn’t want to take any chances with the quick turnaround on Sunday morning following Saturday night’s contest, so Santana will take a seat for precautionary reasons. It’ll be Kyle Manzardo taking over at the cold corner in his absence.
DFS Last 5
Date | Opponent | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6/19/2025170 | @Giants | 10 |
| Jun 6/19/2025170 | @Giants | 9 |
| Jun 6/18/2025169 | @Giants | 5 |
| Jun 6/15/2025166 | @Mariners | |
| Jun 6/15/2025166 | @Mariners | 5 |
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