Guardians vs. TwinsGuardians first baseman Carlos Santana.Getty Images

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Carlos Santana should find out Thursday if he’s cleared outright waivers or been claimed by another team.

If Santana, 39, clears waivers, the Guardians could outright him to the minors, a move Santana would probably reject to become a free agent while keeping what remains of his one-year, $12 million salary.

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