Santana Returning After Leg Injury Benching

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Carlos Santana was scratched from Sunday’s lineup against the Detroit Tigers and missed Monday’s game versus the Dodgers due to left leg tightness, with the team taking a precautionary approach after a late-night game. Kyle Manzardo filled in at first base during Santana’s absence. Santana is now set to return to the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Dodgers, batting fifth, after recovering from the minor injury. He has recently posted a six-game hitting streak, going 8-for-21 with five walks, two doubles, two home runs, six RBIs, and six runs scored. Santana, 39, is hitting .235 with six home runs and 27 RBIs in 48 games this season, in his third stint with the Guardians after signing a one-year, $12 million contract last winter. Last season, he played for Minnesota and won his first Gold Glove.