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Delving into Santander's statistics, it's clear he has been a consistent performer offensively. With 28 home runs in 2023, 33 in 2022, and a remarkable 44 in the 2024 season, Santander's power at the plate is undeniable. His double metrics show consistency as well, though he is still striving to surpass his career high of 41 doubles set in 2023.
His splits as a switch hitter reveal slight advantages from the left side, which makes him a flexible option for the Mets' batting order. An interesting point of discussion is whether the addition of Santander could lead to a reevaluation of the necessity of other players like Starling Marte, given that Santander can adeptly fill the DH spot or act as a fifth outfielder.