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By Drew VonScio
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The Boston Red Sox continue to search for a first baseman ahead of the trade deadline in a few weeks.
Alex Cora's team has yet to find a long-term replacement for Triston Casas since he was injured earlier this year, but MLB insider Bob Nightengale sees Cleveland Guardians first baseman Carlos Santana as a potential fit.
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"The Cleveland Guardians are expected to unload first baseman Carlos Santana, who could be a nice fit for the Boston Red Sox, while also potentially moving outfielder Lane Thomas and perhaps closer Emmanuel Clase," wrote Nightengale.
Entering Sunday, Santana's slash line sat at .239/.333/.368 with 10 home runs and 38 RBI. His numbers aren't going to wow anybody, but you know exactly what you're going to get from him. Add to that the clubhouse leadership that can't be quantified, and he's a player the Red Sox should be considering.
Given that Santana is a rental and on an expiring contract, the return back to Cleveland should be well within reason. Boston could increase the return if the Guardians were willing to retain a portion of Santana's remaining salary for the season.
The Guardians' season has quickly fallen off the rails as they entered Sunday 1-9 in their last 10 games. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Cleveland is set to become a seller over the next few weeks.
As for the Red Sox, adding a player like Santana may not be enough to get them over the top to secure a playoff spot. However, he could be the foundation for a trade deadline path that sees them grab several rentals and hope the team can rally in the final two months of the season.
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