Guardians Trade Josh Naylor to Diamondbacks and Sign Carlos Santana
In a surprising move, the Cleveland Guardians have traded All-Star first baseman Josh Naylor to the Arizona Diamondbacks, who are looking to fill the void left by Christian Walker. The Guardians received right-hander Slade Cecconi and a competitive balance draft pick in return. Shortly after the trade, the Guardians announced the signing of Carlos Santana, marking his return to the team on a one-year deal worth $12 million. This decision has raised eyebrows among analysts, as many question the reasoning behind choosing a near-40 journeyman over Naylor, a young slugger. The implications of this trade and the re-signing of Santana will be felt across the league, especially in relation to fantasy baseball and team rosters.
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