Carlos Santana

Carlos Santana is in the Twins lineup on Thursday against the Mariners.

Fantasy Impact

Santana is back at first base and hitting No. 8 in the lineup. He is hitting .181 with four home runs so far this season.

Carlos Santana is not in the Twins lineup on Wednesday against the Mariners.

Fantasy Impact

Santana went hitless in Tuesday's loss against the Mariners. Alex Kirilloff is getting the start at first base for Minnesota.

Carlos Santana went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in the Twins' 3-2 win over the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

His solo shot contributed crucially to the narrow victory, marking his fourth homer of the season. Despite the impactful performance, Santana's season has been underwhelming with a mere .185 batting average and a .266 wOBA over 25 games. His power shows in sporadic bursts, but his high strikeout rate and low BABIP suggest continued inconsistency. Fantasy managers should view Santana as a risky play, primarily useful in deeper leagues for occasional power surges.

Carlos Santana went 2-for-4 in the Twins' 16-5 victory over the Angels, delivering a home run, a double, three runs scored, four RBI, and a walk.

Fantasy Impact

Despite a sluggish start to the season with a batting average of just .181, Santana's performance in this game could be a sign of turning things around. His power display, contributing significantly to the team's offensive explosion, offers a glimmer of hope for fantasy managers looking for veteran resurgence. While his season-long stats have been underwhelming, performances like this highlight his potential for impactful games. Fantasy managers should monitor if this game marks a shift in Santana's productivity or if it remains an outlier in an otherwise disappointing season.

Carlos Santana went 2-for-4 in the Twins' 5-3 victory over the Angels with a home run and two RBI.

Fantasy Impact

This performance marked a slight uptick in Santana's struggling season, where he's been batting just .165. The home run, his second of the year, along with the pair of RBI, adds a bit of a silver lining to his otherwise underwhelming stats. Fantasy managers should note this game as a potential sign of awakening, but given his overall performance and low batting average, it would be wise to keep expectations tempered. Santana's power can still make him a situational asset, particularly in deeper leagues or formats that reward power numbers, but consistency will be key to his fantasy relevance.