Carlos Santana
1B/DH MIN
Tue 5/30/23 7:29 PM

Santana (back) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
EDGE Analysis
Santana left Sunday's loss to the Mariners with a back injury, and while it's not expected to be a long-term issue, the veteran infielder will miss at least one more game while recovering. Connor Joe will be the first baseman in Santana's absence and hit third.

Carlos Santana
1B/DH MIN
Mon 5/29/23 4:20 PM

Santana (back) said Monday that he doesn't expect to go on the 10-day injured list, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
EDGE Analysis
Santana isn't in the lineup for Monday's series opener in San Francisco after his back injury forced him out of Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Mariners, but he said he's receiving more of a scheduled day off and hopes to be ready "in the next couple of days." The veteran first baseman has a .678 OPS with three home runs in 49 contests this season.

Carlos Santana
1B/DH MIN
Mon 5/29/23 1:22 PM

Santana (back) is absent from the lineup Monday in San Francisco, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
EDGE Analysis
Santana had to depart Sunday's game in Seattle with due to lumbar spine muscular tightness, so it's not a surprise he's not ready to play Monday. Connor Joe will be at first base.

Carlos Santana
1B/DH MIN
Sun 5/28/23 6:14 PM

Santana was removed from Sunday's game against the Mariners due to lumbar spine muscular tightness, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Santana went 0-for-2 with a walk to begin Sunday's matchup, but he was replaced defensively in the bottom of the sixth inning. He's being examined and treated following his removal, and it's unclear whether he'll be available for Monday's series opener in San Francisco. If Santana is sidelined, Connor Joe could see increased time at first base with Ji-Man Choi (Achilles) still on the 60-day injured list.

Carlos Santana
1B/DH MIN
Sat 5/27/23 1:45 AM

Santana went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 11-6 win over the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Santana spent part of 2022 with the Mariners, launching 15 homers in 79 contests with the club. His power didn't follow him to Pittsburgh -- this was his third homer in 198 plate appearances as a Pirate, though he's maintained a near-everyday role at first base. He's shown some life lately by hitting safely in nine of his last 12 games, but he hasn't logged a multi-hit effort since May 4. Santana is slashing .234/.328/.368 with 24 RBI, five stolen bases, 20 runs scored and a still-solid but career-worst 12.6 percent walk rate in 47 games this season.

Carlos Santana
1B/DH MIN
Wed 5/17/23 11:26 PM

Santana went 1-for-4 with a double, a walk, an RBI and a run scored Wednesday against the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Santana did his damage in the seventh inning, driving in a run with a double prior to also coming around to score. He entered Wednesday's game having collected only seven hits across 43 at-bats in May, though he now has a double in each of his last two games. Santana continues to serve as the Pirates' cleanup hitter, which has helped him rack up 22 RBI across 40 games on the campaign.

Carlos Santana
1B/DH MIN
Mon 5/8/23 11:09 AM

Santana went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a steal in Sunday's loss against the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
Santana drove in Pittsburgh's lone run Sunday with an RBI single in the eighth inning. He also snagged his fourth stolen base of the year, swiping second on the backend of a double steal. The 37-year-old veteran is a perfect 4-for-4 on stolen base attempts this year after not attempting a steal in 131 games last season. While Santana shouldn't be counted on as a long-term speed threat, he's provided some value with the bat, slashing .263/.346/.407 with two homers, 14 runs scored and 20 RBI through 136 plate appearances this season.

Carlos Santana
1B/DH MIN
Thu 5/4/23 9:04 PM

Santana went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI in Thursday's 3-2 loss against Tampa Bay.
EDGE Analysis
Santana spearheaded the Pirates' ninth-inning rally, plating Tucupita Marcano and Bryan Reynolds with a double off Jason Adam to bring Pittsburgh to within one. However, the first basemen would not advance past second base, as Connor Joe struck out to end any hopes of a Pirates victory. Santana is now up to 19 RBI on the season, despite only having two homers, and is tied for fourth in MLB with 11 doubles.

Carlos Santana
1B/DH MIN
Sat 4/22/23 3:09 AM

Santana went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI Friday against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Santana doubled in an insurance run in the seventh inning with his only hit of the game. After a slow start to the season, he has at least one hit in 11 of his last 15 games. In that same span, he's homered twice, driven in 12 and scored eight runs all while hitting .304. Santana is locked into a near-everyday role as the Pirates' cleanup hitter.

Carlos Santana
1B/DH MIN
Fri 4/14/23 5:22 PM

Santana isn't starting Friday against the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
After going 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI in Thursday's contest, Santana will enjoy his first off day of the season Friday. Ji-Man Choi will take over at first base, moving Andrew McCutchen into the DH spot and Canaan Smith-Njigba into right field to start and bat seventh.