{"id":669748,"date":"2026-04-08T06:25:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T06:25:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/669748\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T06:25:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T06:25:43","slug":"diamondbacks-place-carlos-santana-on-il-with-groin-strain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/669748\/","title":{"rendered":"Diamondbacks Place Carlos Santana on IL with Groin Strain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=New+Haven%2C+CT&amp;city=New+Haven&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Diamondbacks+Place+Carlos+Santana+on+IL+with+Groin+Strain&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fct%2Fnew-haven%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F08%2Fdiamondbacks-place-carlos-santana-on-il-with-groin-strain%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69d5b1f7317d2.jpg\" alt=\"A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a baseball player swinging a bat, broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in the Diamondbacks' team colors of red, black, and copper, conveying the disruption caused by the player's injury.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>An injured veteran&#8217;s absence creates a void in the Diamondbacks&#8217; lineup as the team aims to compete in the NL West.New Haven Today<\/p>\n<p>The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed veteran first baseman Carlos Santana on the 10-day injured list due to a groin strain. Santana, 41, is the oldest active position player in Major League Baseball.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>Santana&#8217;s injury is a significant blow to the Diamondbacks, who are hoping to contend in the NL West this season. As one of the team&#8217;s most experienced and productive hitters, his absence will create a void in the middle of the lineup.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>The Diamondbacks made the move retroactive to April 6th, meaning Santana will be eligible to return as soon as April 16th if he recovers as expected from the Grade 1 groin strain. In 6 games this season, Santana was batting .278 with 1 home run and 3 RBIs.<\/p>\n<p>      Santana was placed on the 10-day injured list on April 8, 2026.The move was made retroactive to April 6, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Carlos Santana<\/p>\n<p>A 41-year-old first baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the oldest active position player in Major League Baseball.<\/p>\n<p>Arizona Diamondbacks<\/p>\n<p>A professional baseball team based in Phoenix, Arizona that competes in the National League West division of MLB.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=New+Haven%2C+CT&amp;city=New+Haven&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Diamondbacks+Place+Carlos+Santana+on+IL+with+Groin+Strain&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fct%2Fnew-haven%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F08%2Fdiamondbacks-place-carlos-santana-on-il-with-groin-strain%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n            What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>Santana will be eligible to return from the injured list as soon as April 16th if he recovers as expected from the Grade 1 groin strain.<\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>Santana&#8217;s injury is a significant setback for the Diamondbacks, who will need to find a way to replace his veteran presence and production in the middle of their lineup as they aim to compete in the NL West this season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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