The Cleveland Indians are reportedly looking at extending Carlos Santana, according to Jon Heyman, in the final year of his five-year, $21 million contract that he signed around this time in 2012.
The Indians picked up Santana’s $12 million option for 2017 just after losing Game 7 of the World Series. Santana excelled in 2016 with 34 home runs and an .865 OPS from the leadoff spot.
The Indians have a knack for signing players to reasonable extensions in the last few years. The Indians re-signed backup Roberto Perez to a four-year, $9 million a few days ago.