Carlos Santana Departs Arizona Diamondbacks After 2026 Season

Carlos Santana is no longer with the Arizona Diamondbacks following a 2026 season in which he was among eight players to start at first base. Arizona struggled to find offensive consistency at the position, generating a league-worst .636 OPS. Santana's departure leaves the Diamondbacks with significant playing time to replace as front office leadership looks toward internal candidates and external markets to solidify first base for 2027.