After one season in Minnesota, and winning a Gold Glove at first base, Carlos Santana signed a one-year, $12 million contract to return to their AL Central rivals in Cleveland. It’s Santana’s third stint with the Guardians.

He made his big league debut in 2010 as a catcher. Santana’s first stay in Cleveland lasted from 2010 to 2017 until he became a free agent and signed with the Phillies. Santana’s second stay ran from 2019 through 2020 and now he’s back again after hitting 23 homers and winning a Gold Glove for his play at first base with the Twins.

Cleveland traded first baseman Josh Naylor to Arizona, opening the door for Santana’s return. Carlos Santana, who won the first Gold Glove of his 15-year major league career with the Twins last season, signed a contract with the Cleveland Guardians for next season.