Slumping, injured Diamondbacks veteran Carlos Santana playing blues
Arizona first baseman to receive MRI tests Monday.
(Getty Images) Slumping, injured Diamondbacks veteran Carlos Santana playing blues originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Carlos Santana is playing the blues.
Entering the weekend as the worst-qualified position player in the major leagues, Santana’s early struggles became more pronounced Sunday. The 17-year veteran exited Sunday’s series finale against the Atlanta Braves at Chase Field, pulling up lame while running to first base on a single. The hit was his first since March 27, ending a 1-for-23 slump.
Will it be his last before spending time on the injured list? Slugger Carlos Santana struggling, injured Facing Braves starter Martin Perez in the second inning, Santana bent over in discomfort. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo accompanied the team trainer to check on the 39-year-old struggling slugger.
Santana remained in the game and lofted a single to left. He ran gingerly to first base. Pinch-runner Ildemaro Vargas replaced the former 2019 All-Star.