N&N: Guardians’ Arias and D-Backs’ Santana land on IL

Q: What injuries caused Carlos Santana and Gabriel Arias to be placed on the injured list?

Carlos Santana was placed on the injured list due to an unspecified injury, while Gabriel Arias is sidelined with a hamstring injury.

Q: How long are Carlos Santana and Gabriel Arias expected to be out due to their injuries?

Carlos Santana is expected to be out for less than two weeks, whereas Gabriel Arias may be sidelined for more than two weeks due to his hamstring injury.

Q: Who is Aandrew Walters and why is his return significant for the Guardians?

Aandrew Walters is a player for the Guardians, and his return is significant as it provides the team with additional depth following the injuries to Santana and Arias.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 28: Carlos Santana #41 and Gabriel Arias #13 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrate the team's 7-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Progressive Field on May 28, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images

It has been a bad week for baseball’s oldest players. First Verlander and Scherzer went down, and now Carlos Santana has joined them on the IL. Carlos has played approximately 30 seasons, and I’m pretty sure this is only his 2nd or 3rd time on the IL. Hopefully he’ll be back in less than two weeks.

Gabriel Arias is far younger, but also landed on the IL yesterday. The team broadcast sure seemed to imply that his hamstring will sideline him for more than two weeks.

There is some good news tho, as Aandrew Walters is on his way back.

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