Carlos Santana signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs and joined the team on Monday. The Cubs also added Aaron Civale after claiming him off waivers from the White Sox, recalled outfielder Kevin Alcántara from Triple-A Iowa and optioned outfielder Owen Caissie. Roster rules changed to a noon ET Sept. 1 deadline and expanded active rosters from 26 to 28 players, making Santana eligible for the playoff roster. Manager Craig Counsell said the club sought veteran players to strengthen and offer insurance, not necessarily for big roles. Santana hit .225 with 11 homers and 52 RBIs and leads active players with 1,330 career walks.
CHICAGO - Carlos Santana was contacted by a couple teams after he was released by Cleveland last week. Once he heard from Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell, he knew what he wanted to do. "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.
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. With Pete Crow-Armstrong slumping at the plate, Alcántara could be used in center field against left-handed pitching.
Chicago has Michael Busch at first base, and Seiya Suzuki is the team's primary designated hitter. But the addition of Santana puts an experienced switch hitter on Counsell's bench. Santana batted .225 with 11 homers and 52 RBIs in 116 games with the Guardians after signing a $12 million, one-year contract in December. The former Silver Slugger and Gold Glove winner is the majors' active leader with 1,330 career walks.
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