Arizona Diamondbacks veteran first baseman Carlos Santana is in the midst of a minor league rehab assignment as he progresses from an adductor strain . Sooner than later, he'll be healthy enough to return to the D-backs' big league club from the Injured List.

And when he does, Arizona will suddenly be facing a major playing-time dilemma in their infield.

Carlos Santana's D-backs return may cause infield logjam

Diamondbacks first baseman Carlos Santana (41) looks to the outfield during a spring training game against the Brewers at Salt River Fields on March 20, 2026. | Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Santana, 40, had not been an effective hitter for Arizona, though he only appeared in eight games.…