Santana, Pirates sign 1-year deal

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed veteran first baseman/designated hitter Carlos Santana to a 1-year contract.

The deal, announced Tuesday, is worth $6.75 million.

The arrival of the 36-year-old gives the young Pirates an experienced hitter who the team hopes will serve as a role model in 2023.

Nationals sign IF Candelario:

The Washington Nationals made a small splash in the free agent market when they signed infielder Jeimer Candelario to a one-year major league deal.