"Carlos Santana left today's game with right groin discomfort, and manager Torey Lovullo told reporters that Santana will undergo an MRI tomorrow. The injury developed during an at-bat in the second inning, though Santana still managed to hit a single before being replaced by a pinch-runner."
"The groin problem continues Santana's rocky start to the 2026 campaign. Santana's single today was just his second hit in 26 plate appearances, as the veteran has a dismal .083/.154/.125 slash line."
"If Santana is also IL-bound, the D'Backs might toggle first base duties between Fernandez and utilityman Ildemaro Vargas in the interim. Tyler Locklear isn't an option in the first base picture until at least mid-May."
Carlos Santana experienced right groin discomfort during an at-bat and will have an MRI. He managed a single before being replaced. Santana's injury complicates the Diamondbacks' first base situation, as he has struggled this season with only two hits in 26 plate appearances. The team signed him for a platoon role, but Pavin Smith is also injured. Jose Fernandez has been called up and performed well. Merrill Kelly is expected to make his season debut during the upcoming road trip after a rehab start.
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