Carlos Santana's Departure from Cleveland Guardians a "Joint Decision"

Carlos Santana and the Cleveland Guardians mutually agreed to his release, allowing the veteran first baseman to seek opportunities with another team before the playoff eligibility deadline. Santana, who batted .225 with 11 home runs and 52 RBI in 116 games this season, had a significant stabilizing impact on the franchise throughout his 11 seasons with the team. His playing time had been reduced in favor of younger players.