| Year | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | Rate |
| 2026 proj | 314 | 70 | 37 | 10 | 40 | 36 | 66 | 3 | 0.223 | 11.4 |
| 2026 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0.050 | -40.4 |
| 2025 | 415 | 91 | 49 | 11 | 54 | 52 | 91 | 7 | 0.219 | 14.3 |
| 2024 | 521 | 124 | 63 | 23 | 71 | 65 | 99 | 4 | 0.238 | 27.2 |
| 2023 | 550 | 132 | 78 | 23 | 86 | 65 | 104 | 6 | 0.240 | 32.5 |
| 2022 | 431 | 87 | 52 | 19 | 60 | 71 | 88 | 0 | 0.202 | 13.5 |
| 2021 | 565 | 121 | 66 | 19 | 69 | 89 | 102 | 2 | 0.214 | 16.7 |
| 2020 | 206 | 41 | 34 | 8 | 30 | 47 | 43 | 0 | 0.199 | 18.6 |
| 2019 | 573 | 161 | 110 | 34 | 93 | 108 | 108 | 4 | 0.281 | 55.6 |
| 2018 | 560 | 128 | 82 | 24 | 86 | 110 | 93 | 2 | 0.229 | 28.8 |
| 2017 | 571 | 148 | 90 | 23 | 79 | 88 | 94 | 5 | 0.259 | 38.1 |
| 2016 | 582 | 151 | 89 | 34 | 87 | 99 | 99 | 5 | 0.259 | 45.7 |
| 2015 | 550 | 128 | 72 | 19 | 85 | 108 | 122 | 11 | 0.233 | 29.6 |
| 2014 | 546 | 126 | 68 | 27 | 85 | 113 | 125 | 5 | 0.231 | 30.4 |
| 2013 | 537 | 143 | 73 | 20 | 74 | 92 | 110 | 3 | 0.266 | 34.3 |
| 2012 | 507 | 128 | 72 | 18 | 76 | 91 | 101 | 3 | 0.252 | 29.8 |
| 2011 | 552 | 132 | 84 | 27 | 79 | 97 | 133 | 5 | 0.239 | 34.1 |
| 2010 | 150 | 39 | 23 | 6 | 22 | 37 | 29 | 3 | 0.260 | 10.8 |
| Date | News |
| 2/04/26 | Sources: Diamondbacks, Santana reach $2M deal. Free agent first baseman Carlos Santana and the Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract, sources told ESPN. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/47819646/sourc... |
| 2/03/26 | 2026 MLB Free Agent Signings, Trades: Carlos Santana Finds His 9th MLB Team. Keeping tabs on all of MLB's notable free agency signings, trades, and extensions ahead of the 2026 season. Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/2026-mlb-fre... |
| 9/03/25 | Chicago Cubs Bring Back Speedy Outfielder For Postseason Run. The Chicago Cubs have not only been active on the field, but the team has been busy off of it. In recent days, the Cubs have added veteran second baseman Carlos Santana and relief pitcher Aaron Civale to the roster. Both moves were made on or before August 31, thus making Santana and Civale eligible for the postseason with Chicago. The Cubs enter Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves just five games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central Division. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/chicago-cubs-brin... |
| 9/02/25 | Cubs add Gold Glove first baseman, claim veteran starter amid Wild Card run. The Chicago Cubs are bolstering their roster for a deep postseason run, adding Carlos Santana and Aaron Civale. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/cubs-add-gold-glo... |
| 9/01/25 | Chicago Cubs add two more veteran players in 1B Carlos Santana and RHP Aaron Civale. The 39-year-old Santana was let go by the Guardians on Thursday, ending his third stint with the franchise. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/chicago-cubs-add-... |
| 9/01/25 | Cubs signing veteran 1B Santana, source says. The Cubs are signing first baseman Carlos Santana, a source told ESPN. Santana was released by the Guardians on Friday. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46120478/cubs-... |
| 8/31/25 | Cubs pick up Carlos Santana: Chicago reportedly signing MLB veteran with focus on top wild card spot. Santana will be eligible for the postseason roster if he officially signs before midnight Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/cubs-pick-up-ca... |
| 8/31/25 | Guardians say release of Santana 'joint' decision. The release of Cleveland Guardians first baseman Carlos Santana was a "joint decision between him and us," according to team president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46107556/carlo... |
| 8/30/25 | Guardians say release of Santana 'joint' decision. The release of Cleveland Guardians first baseman Carlos Santana was a "joint decision between him and us," according to team president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46107556/carlo... |
| 8/30/25 | Guardians say release of Santana 'joint' decision. The release of Cleveland Guardians first baseman Carlos Santana was a "joint decision between him and us," according to team president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46107556/carlo... |
| 8/30/25 | Three playoff contenders that could target former Guardians Gold Glove infielder. Playoff teams that may be interested in signing Carlos Santana down the stretch. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/three-playoff-con... |
| 8/29/25 | Guardians release longtime first baseman Santana. Guardians released first baseman Carlos Santana on Thursday, making the 39-year-old veteran available for teams looking to add a veteran bat. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46098089/guard... |
| 8/29/25 | Guardians release longtime first baseman Santana. Guardians released first baseman Carlos Santana on Thursday, making the 39-year-old veteran available for teams looking to add a veteran bat. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46098089/guard... |
| 8/28/25 | Guardians Release Carlos Santana and I Release Some Frustrations. Goodbye to a franchise legend Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/guardians-release... |
| 8/27/25 | Next steps for waived Guardians first baseman Carlos Santana revealed. Cleveland Guardians first baseman Carlos Santana finds himself at a fork in the road. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/next-steps-waived... |
| 8/26/25 | Guardians' Carlos Santana placed on outright waivers amid Rays series. Carlos Santana might be leaving Cleveland. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/guardians-carlos-... |
| 8/08/25 | Santana drives in 4, Kayfus knocks in 3 to lead Guardians past White Sox 9-5 for 4th straight win. Carlos Santana drove in four runs and rookie C.J. Kayfus added a three-run double as the Cleveland Guardians extended their winning streak to four games with a 9-5 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night. Daniel Schneemann drew a one-out walk off Aaron Civale (3-7) in the first inning and José Ramírez doubled him to third. Kyle Manzardo was hit by a pitch before Santana doubled for a 2-0 lead. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/santana-drives-4-... |
| 7/28/25 | Guardians' Carlos Santana gets bleak trade outlook amid struggles. Cleveland Guardians fan favorite slugger Carlos Santana gets a bleak trade outlook amid struggles. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/guardians-carlos-... |
| 7/28/25 | 3 Bold Cleveland Guardians Trade Deadline Predictions. With that deadline just days away, here are three bold predictions about the move the Cleveland Guardians will, or won't, make before then. Carlos Santana doesn't have a ton of trade value right now. His bat has been struggling over the last month as the 39-year-old continues to show signs that Father Time is catching up. The Guardians likely wouldn't get too much in return for Santana, who signed a one-year $12 million contract before the season started. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/guardians/opinion/3-bold-cl... |
| 7/25/25 | This Trade Could Have Just Set The Trade Value for Guardians Veteran. The Arizona Diamondbacks seemingly started the MLB trade deadline action on Thursday night, sending former Cleveland Guardians slugger to the Seattle Mariners. Cleveland also has a first baseman who has been mentioned in trade rumors leading up to the deadline: Carlos Santana. Seeing what the D-Backs got in return for Naylor could give the Guardians an idea of what Santana's trade value is. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/guardians/opinion/this-trad... |