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.

Veteran first baseman Carlos Santana, who began his major league career in Cleveland in 2010 and returned for a second stint in 2019, signed a one-year contract with the Guardians on Monday.