Braves sign Carlos Santana; struggle continues in loss to Giants
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 4:01 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The Atlanta Braves signed first baseman Carlos Santana to a minor league deal as they face ongoing challenges with their starting pitching. The team's performance has declined significantly in June, marked by a recent 5-0 loss to the San Francisco Giants. Injuries and a drop in performance from key pitchers have pushed the Braves into a crisis state, undermining their early-season success. Santana is expected to provide essential offensive support as the team looks to regain momentum.
- •Braves lose 5-0 to Giants in recent matchup.
- •Carlos Santana signs minor league deal to help with offense.
- •Braves' starting pitching has underperformed in June.
- •Injuries have compounded the team's struggles this month.
- •Early-season wins are crucial as the team faces mounting difficulties.
- 4:01 AMYahoo Sports — Braves News: Carlos Santana signing, pitching struggles, more
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