Former All-Star slugger Carlos Santana has made a career decision following his release by the Atlanta Braves organization. The veteran first baseman and designated hitter was recently photographed with the Reno Aces, the Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California on May 8, 2026.
Santana, wearing number 24 for Reno, was observed in the dugout during a game against the Sacramento River Cats. The move to the Diamondbacks' farm system comes after the Braves parted ways with the switch-hitting veteran, who has accumulated over 280 career home runs across 14 major league seasons with Cleveland, Philadelphia, Kansas City, Seattle, Pittsburgh, and Milwaukee.
The 38-year-old Santana, a 2019 American League All-Star, joins the Aces as he attempts to work his way back to the major leagues. His career .238 batting average with a .352 on-base percentage and .433 slugging percentage has made him a valued veteran presence for contending teams seeking power and plate discipline.
