Carlos Santana of the Diamondbacks to Miss Extended Time Due to Injury
D-backs' Santana likely to miss extended time
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Carlos Santana, the oldest active position player in Major League Baseball, has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right adductor strain. Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo indicated that Santana will likely be sidelined for more than the minimum 10 days.
- 01Carlos Santana has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right adductor strain.
- 02Manager Torey Lovullo expects Santana to miss more than the minimum 10 days.
- 03Santana's injury occurred during a game on Sunday, leading to his removal after one plate appearance.
- 04This is only the fifth IL stint in Santana's 17-year career.
- 05Luken Baker has been called up to replace Santana on the roster.
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Carlos Santana, the 39-year-old first baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks, has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right adductor strain. Manager Torey Lovullo indicated that Santana's absence will likely extend beyond the minimum duration, as he sustained the injury during a game against the New York Mets. This marks only the fifth time in Santana's 17-year career that he has been placed on the injured list, with this absence expected to be his longest since his rookie season in 2010. To fill Santana's spot, the Diamondbacks have selected the contract of Luken Baker from Triple-A Reno, who will compete for playing time at first base. Baker has experience in the majors and was batting .242 with one home run and five RBIs in nine games at Reno.
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Santana's absence may affect the Diamondbacks' performance in upcoming games, as they will need to adjust their lineup.
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