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Carlos Santana | Catcher

Team: Cleveland Indians
Age / DOB:  (27) / 4/8/1986
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 190
Bats / Throws: Switch / Right
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Carlos Santana started at first base Wednesday for the 10th time this season.
Santana has also made eight starts at designated hitter. He's never going to be a strong defensive catcher, but that sort of thing doesn't matter in standard fantasy leagues. The 27-year-old is an offensive force. Jun 5 - 4:42 PM

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Carlos Santana - C - Indians

Carlos Santana went 1-for-2 with four walks in Thursday's blowout win against the Boston.

He also scored three runs. Santana owners enjoyed a spectacular April out of their star catcher and then suffered through a rough May prior to Wednesday (182/.316/.333). In Cleveland's last two games, Santana is 3-for-6 with a homer, five walks, two RBI and four runs. He's third in the AL in walks (29) and fourth in OPS (.975).
May 24 - 12:02 AM
Carlos Santana - C - Indians

Carlos Santana went 2-for-4 with a home run in the loss to the Tigers on Wednesday.

After a red hot April, Santana was hitting just .182/.316/.333 heading into Wednesday's game. Backup catcher Yan Gomes has been playing more frequently lately, but Santana's bat plays at first base and he even gets an occasional game at DH, too. No matter how they arrange it, Santana will be in the middle of the Indians lineup more often than not.
May 23 - 12:40 AM
Carlos Santana - C - Indians

Carlos Santana is not in the Indians' starting lineup on Thursday afternoon against the A's.

It's just a routine day off for Santana, who is batting .358/.455/.674 with seven home runs and 15 RBI in 27 games this season. Yan Gomes will start at catcher.
Related: Yan Gomes
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
May 9 - 10:10 AM
Carlos Santana - C - Indians

Carlos Santana singled and launched a solo homer in Sunday's loss to the Twins.

Santana's blast off of closer Glen Perkins in the ninth pulled the Tribe to within two runs, but they weren't able to tack on any more. The Indians' backstop now has six longballs to go along with a .379 batting mark, and he also drew his 15 walk in the game.
May 5 - 4:12 PM
Carlos Santana - C - Indians

Carlos Santana had a single in four at-bats in his return to the lineup Saturday.

Santana hadn't played since Monday due to illness. The talented catcher is now batting .345/.424/.672 with four homers this season.
Apr 28 - 8:11 AM
Carlos Santana - C - Indians

Carlos Santana is out of Wednesday's lineup due to the flu.

There's a chance he would have been rested anyway with the day game. He should be fine for Friday's series opener against the White Sox.
Source: Paul Hoynes on Twitter
Apr 24 - 12:33 PM
Carlos Santana - C - Indians

Carlos Santana is out of Wednesday's lineup against the White Sox.

He'll get a breather with the day game after the night game. The newly-activated Lou Marson will start behind the plate.
Related: Lou Marson
Source: Cleveland Indians on Twitter
Apr 24 - 11:47 AM
Carlos Santana - C - Indians

Carlos Santana (thumb) is back in Tuesday's starting lineup against the Red Sox.

Santana hasn't started a game since last Monday due to a left thumb contusion, but he felt well enough to pinch-hit on Sunday and draw a walk. He should be fine moving forward.
Source: MLB Lineups on Twitter
Apr 16 - 3:24 PM
Carlos Santana - C - Indians

Carlos Santana (thumb) is not in the Indians' lineup Sunday.

It's the fourth straight game he's missed with a left thumb contusion. The Indians are hoping that Santana will be ready to go on Tuesday following Monday's off day.
Source: Mark Gonzales on Twitter
Apr 14 - 10:06 AM
Carlos Santana - C - Indians

Carlos Santana (thumb) has been scratched from the Saturday's game against the White Sox.

Santana was in the original release of the lineup, but will be held out after reporting pain in his right hand during batting practice. Yan Gomes will start in his place.
Source: Indians on Twitter
Apr 13 - 2:32 PM
Carlos Santana - C - Indians

Carlos Santana (thumb) returned to the Indians' lineup Saturday.

Santana missed the last four games with a left thumb contusion, but it was never a major concern. With Lou Marson (neck) on the disabled list, the Indians will likely keep Yan Gomes as their backup catcher. Omir Santos is no longer needed and will be demoted to Triple-A Columbus.
Source: Nick Camino on Twitter
Apr 13 - 12:35 PM
Carlos Santana - C - Indians

Carlos Santana (thumb) could return to game as action as soon as Saturday.

Santana hasn't played since he suffered a left thumb contusion on Monday. He caught a bullpen session and hit in the cages on Thursday, so it's not a major concern, but the Indians just want to play it safe this early in the season.
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Apr 12 - 4:22 PM
Carlos Santana - C - Indians

Carlos Santana (thumb) caught a bullpen session and hit in the cage on Thursday.

Santana hasn't played since he suffered a left thumb contusion on Monday. He told Indians manager Terry Francona that he thinks he can play Friday, but he'll likely rest for another day or two.
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Apr 11 - 5:56 PM
Carlos Santana - C - Indians

Carlos Santana (thumb) is not in Tuesday's lineup.

Santana suffered a bruised left thumb on Monday while trying to catch a Chris Perez fastball. X-rays taken late Monday night were negative and he is considered day-to-day. The Indians have recalled both Omir Santos and Yan Gomes to provide depth behind the plate.
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Apr 9 - 4:59 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Carlos Santana
2Lou Marson
3Yan Gomes
1B1Nick Swisher
2B1Jason Kipnis
SS1Asdrubal Cabrera
2John McDonald
3B1Mark Reynolds
2Lonnie Chisenhall
3Mike Aviles
LF1Michael Brantley
2Ryan Raburn
CF1Michael Bourn
RF1Drew Stubbs
DH1Jason Giambi
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Justin Masterson
2Ubaldo Jimenez
3Brett Myers
4Zach McAllister
5Scott Kazmir
6Carlos Carrasco
7Josh Tomlin
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Chris Perez
2Vinnie Pestano
3Joe Smith
4Matt Albers
5Bryan Shaw
6Rich Hill
7Cody Allen
8Corey Kluber
9Nick Hagadone
10Blake Wood
11Frank Herrmann