The Chicago Cubs have brought in a new first baseman as they look to lock down a postseason spot. The Cubs and veteran switch-hitting Carlos Santana have agreed to a deal, reports the New York Post . The team has not yet announced the signing. Santana was released by the Cleveland Guardians this past week.

Santana, 39, hit .225/.316/.333 with 11 home runs in 455 plate appearances for Cleveland. He's been a bit better against lefties (.235/.328/.353) and remains a Gold Glove-caliber defender. Santana will be a natural platoon partner for Michael Busch , allowing Justin Turner to DH and not play the field. Turner, 40, is hitting a serviceable .271/.319/.435 against lefties.

The postseason roster eligibility deadline is 11:59 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 31 . Presumably, the C

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