PT TODAY: Santana returns to Indians' lineup

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Indians | Carlos Santana activated
Cleveland Indians 1B Carlos Santana was activated from the paternity list Saturday, July 8. The team also optioned RHP Shawn Armstrong for Class AAA Columbus.  Source: MLB.com
 
BHQ take: Santana's return relegates OF Abraham Almonte to a reserve role, after he filled in at DH in Santana's absence. Edwin Encarnación resumes his regular DH duties after replacing Santana at 1B while he was on the Paternity List. Santana is not yet showing his typical power, with his power metrics down from 2016, and his 10% hr/f undermining his production. He could be primed for a big second...

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