Carlos Santana signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs and joined the team Monday. Santana was released by the Guardians last week, ending his third stint with that franchise. The Cubs also added Aaron Civale off waivers and recalled outfielder Kevin Alcántara from Triple-A Iowa while sending Owen Caissie down. Active major league rosters expanded from 26 to 28 players and the playoff roster deadline shifted to noon ET on Sept. 1, making Santana eligible for postseason play. Santana hit .225 with 11 homers and 52 RBIs in 116 games and leads active majors with 1,330 career walks. Michael Busch occupies first base and Seiya Suzuki serves as the primary designated hitter for Chicago.
"The day before I come here, he called me and said 'Hey, I need you here,'" Santana said. "I say 'Oh, yes,' I don't think twice." Santana joined Chicago on Monday after signing a one-year contract. The Cubs also added Aaron Civale to their roster one day after they claimed the veteran right-hander off waivers from the White Sox. Outfielder Kevin Alcántara was recalled from Triple-A Iowa, and outfielder Owen Caissie was sent down.
Santana joined the contending Cubs in time to be eligible for the team's playoff roster. The MLB deadline used to be midnight ET at end of Aug. 31, but it was changed in the offseason to noon ET on Sept. 1. Active major league rosters also expanded from 26 to 28 players on Monday. "We just think adding kind of some veteran players to strengthen, fortify, offer some insurance to the roster is really what we're looking for," Counsell said before Chicago's game against Atlanta.
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