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Aug 22, 2023
Heads to free agency
Santana elected free agency Tuesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
ANALYSIS
Santana was designated for assignment Saturday and cleared waivers. Rather than accept an outright assignment, he opted to seek a new opportunity. Santana struggled to a 5.91 ERA and 1.59 WHIP across 10.2 innings in the majors this season.
Aug 19, 2023
Pushed off 40-man
The Mets designated Santana for assignment Saturday.
ANALYSIS
After accumulating a 5.91 ERA and 1.59 WHIP through 10.2 innings in the majors, Santana will lose his spot on the Mets' 40-man roster and pass through waivers. The 27-year-old righty has struggled to get going in Triple-A as well, so there is a good chance he clears waivers and gets outrighted back to Syracuse. Adam Kolarek was selected from Triple-A in a corresponding move.
Aug 16, 2023
Back in big leagues
The Mets selected Santana's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.
ANALYSIS
Santana was added and removed from the Mets' 40-man roster multiple times in the first half of the season and has now made his way back on it again. He will give the bullpen a fresh arm.
May 18, 2023
Outrighted to Triple-A
Santana cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.
ANALYSIS
It's the second time since April that Santana has cleared waivers after being removed from the 40-man roster. He'll remain in the organization.
May 14, 2023
Pushed off 40-man roster
The Mets designated Santana for assignment Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Less than two hours after tossing a scoreless inning Sunday in the Mets' 3-2 loss in the resumption of Saturday's suspended game, Santana was dropped from the 40-man roster ahead of the second game of New York's doubleheader in Washington. The Mets reinstated Brooks Raley (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to take Santana's spot on the 26-man active roster and in the bullpen.
May 14, 2023
Contract selected from Syracuse
The Mets selected the contract of Santana from Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Santana has a good chance to pitch at some point in Sunday's twin billing against the Nationals. The Mets designated Seth Elledge for assignment to clear room on the 40-man roster for Santana while Joey Lucchesi was optioned to Syracuse in the corresponding transaction.
Apr 18, 2023
Sent outright to Triple-A
Santana was sent outright to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Santana passed through waivers unclaimed after being designated for assignment Saturday. He had yielded six earned runs through 7.2 major-league innings of relief this season with the Mets.
Apr 15, 2023
Designated for assignment
Santana was designated for assignment by the Mets on Saturday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Santana earned a win in relief Friday against the Athletics, but he had surrendered six earned runs on seven hits and five walks through 7.2 total innings this season. The 27-year-old posted a 5.22 ERA across 58.2 frames with the Rangers in 2022.
Apr 15, 2023
Snags win in Oakland
Santana (1-0) was credited with the win in Friday's 17-6 rout of the A's, giving up one run on two hits over 2.1 innings of relief while striking out two.
ANALYSIS
Kodai Senga failed to last five innings as the starter and Stephen Nogosek (elbow) left in the sixth after being hit by a comebacker, so Santana fell into the decision despite entering the game with the Mets ahead by eight runs. The 27-year-old hasn't exactly been effective to begin the season, posting a 7.04 ERA and 10:5 K:BB through 7.2 innings, but New York's injury-riddled bullpen will need him to continue handling a fairly substantial workload for the time being.
Mar 17, 2023
Claimed by Mets
The Mets claimed Santana off waivers from Minnesota on Friday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Less than a month after being claimed by Minnesota from Atlanta, Santana will be on the move again to the Big Apple. The 26-year-old reliever recorded a 5.22 ERA and 1.33 WHIP through 58.2 frames with the Rangers last season.
Feb 26, 2023
Claimed by Minnesota
Santana was claimed off waivers by the Twins on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Santana was acquired by Atlanta in November, but the club apparently put him on waivers this week. The right-hander appeared in 63 games for the Rangers last year and had a 5.22 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 54:28 K:BB across 58.2 innings.
Jan 13, 2023
Avoids arbitration, settles on deal
Santana and Atlanta agreed on a one-year, $1 million contract Friday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Santana and Atlanta will avoid the arbitration process after striking a deal Friday. After posting a 5.22 ERA and 1.33 WHIP with 54 punchouts over 58.2 innings in 63 appearances with the Rangers last season, the reliever was dealt to Atlanta in November. Santana will likely operate in low-leverage situations out of the bullpen with his new club in 2023.
Nov 15, 2022
Shipped to Atlanta
Santana was traded from Texas to Atlanta on Tuesday in exchange for cash.
ANALYSIS
The 26-year-old righty's 97.7 mph average fastball velocity last season was the top mark of his five-year MLB career. Santana's xERA (3.89) and FIP (3.35) were significantly lower than his 5.22 ERA in 58.2 innings. He could work in low-to-mid-leverage spots out of Atlanta's bullpen.
Sep 3, 2022
Starting bullpen game
Santana will start a bullpen game against the Red Sox on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Santana has struck out seven in 3.2 scoreless innings over his last two appearances, and he'll make his first career start as Saturday's opener. The Rangers haven't designated a primary pitcher, but Santana hasn't lasted longer than two innings in any of his appearances this season.
Aug 25, 2022
Knocked around in return
Santana allowed four runs on five hits over one third of an inning in Wednesday's 16-4 win over Colorado.
ANALYSIS
The Rangers had built a 9-0 lead behind starter Martin Perez, so they could absorb Santana's performance. This was his first appearance after being activated from the injured list, where he'd spent nearly three weeks with an ankle injury. Santana was a steady bullpen contributor over the first few months of the season, but the right-hander has a 20.48 ERA over 9.2 innings since July 5.
Aug 23, 2022
Returns from injured list
Santana (ankle) was activated from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Santana has been on the shelf with the ankle sprain for the past three weeks, and he'll rejoin the Rangers on Tuesday after a two-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock. The 26-year-old was a reliable high-leverage arm for Texas over the first three months of the season with one save, 12 holds and a 1.53 ERA, but he posted 15.43 ERA in July before landing IL in early August.
Aug 19, 2022
Makes first rehab appearance
Santana (ankle) allowed two hits and one walk while striking out two over 1.2 scoreless innings for Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Santana kicked off his rehab assignment with the Express on Thursday. He's been a consistent arm out of the Rangers' bullpen for much of the season until a rocky nine-game stretch (18.90 ERA) prior to landing on the injured list.
Aug 18, 2022
Begins rehab stint
Santana (ankle) will report to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday to begin a rehab assignment.
ANALYSIS
Santana has been on the shelf since Aug. 4 with a left ankle sprain, so he'll presumably only need one or two appearances in the minors to get ramped up before Texas brings him back from the injured list. Prior to being deactivated, Santana appeared in 46 games out of the bullpen and turned in a 5.09 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 33:18 K:BB across 40.2 innings.
Aug 4, 2022
Lands on 15-day IL
Santana was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left ankle sprain Thursday, retroactive to Aug. 3.
ANALYSIS
Santana hasn't been particularly sharp recently, giving up five runs in 2.1 innings over his last three appearances. It's possible that his ankle injury contributed to his struggles, and he'll be unavailable for at least two weeks. His placement on the IL helps create space on the active roster for Cole Ragans, whose contract was selected Thursday.
Jul 15, 2022
Takes another loss
Santana (3-5) was tagged with Thursday's loss to Seattle, allowing three runs on three hits and a hit batsman while striking out one over a third of an inning.
ANALYSIS
Santana, who lost a second consecutive appearance, was part of a bullpen meltdown that squandered a gutsy performance by Martin Perez, who allowed one run and needed 102 pitches over five innings. Over his last six outings, Santana has allowed 13 runs (12 earned) on 11 hits and six walks, accelerating his ERA from 1.44 to 4.29. He's pitched well out of the bullpen, but Texas' starting staff puts a lot of stress on its relievers. The Rangers rank eighth in relief innings pitched, and the 'pen has been good for much of the season, but the workload may be catching up to Santana.
Jul 8, 2022
Chance for saves opens up
Santana should be the favorite for save opportunities after manager Chris Woodward announced Friday that Joe Barlow has been removed from the closer role, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Santana picked up his lone save of the season in late May and has primarily worked in as a setup man this year with 13 holds, but Barlow's demotion opens up a ninth-inning role. Santana has been effective with a 2.25 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 24:8 K:BB over 32 innings, though it appears he won't simply be stepping in as the Rangers' new closer, as Woodward said he'll now utilize a matchup-based approach for saves, per Levi Weaver of The Athletic. Matt Bush (forearm) appears close to returning from the injured list and could also be in the late-inning mix.
Jun 17, 2022
Picks up win
Santana (3-2) struck out two over a scoreless eighth inning, picking up the win over the Tigers on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Santana continues to shine out of the bullpen; the right-hander has allowed just one earned run over the last 16.2 innings across 15 appearances. During that stretch, he's racked up three wins, one save, five holds, 14 strikeouts and three walks. Santana's ERA stands as 1.40 through 25.2 innings, and the concerning FIP (3.37) and xERA (2.83) figures he had a month ago have been lowered considerably to 2.51 and 2.46.
Jun 5, 2022
Returns to action
Santana (ankle) allowed a hit and a walk in two-thirds of a scoreless inning, earning his ninth hold of the season Sunday versus the Mariners.
ANALYSIS
Santana was hit by a comebacker in Saturday's contest, but the Rangers were never seriously concerned about his status. That turned out to be accurate, as he returned a day later with no obvious issues. The right-hander has a 1.40 ERA, 0.62 WHIP and 10:3 K:BB through 19.1 innings this season, serving as a high-leverage option as part of the setup path to closer Joe Barlow.
Jun 4, 2022
Dealing with left ankle contusion
Santana sustained a left ankle contusion during Saturday's game against the Mariners, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
ANALYSIS
Santana entered Saturday's matchup in the sixth inning and struck out one in a scoreless inning. However, he took a comebacker off his left ankle to close out the inning. Although he recovered to make the play, he was limping badly on his way off the field and had to be helped down the dugout stairs. The Rangers said later in the game that the right-hander didn't depart because of the injury and said that the issue doesn't appear to be serious. Santana should be considered day-to-day ahead of Sunday's series finale against Seattle.
May 28, 2022
Earns first save
Santana struck out one batter in a perfect inning and notched a save over Oakland on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Santana was given his first save opportunity of the year Friday and finished off the 8-5 with no issue, tossing 10 of 11 pitches for strikes. He lowered his season ERA to 1.93 with one save and six holds through 14 innings. Santana has gone five straight appearances without allowing an earned run.
May 12, 2022
Allows unearned run
Santana allowed an unearned run on one walk over one inning in Thursday's 8-2 loss to the Royals.
ANALYSIS
The run may have been unearned, but the blame falls directly on Santana, whose throwing error and wild pitch allowed Whit Merrifield to reach third base with none out. The reliever has been effective for the Rangers with just one earned run allowed over eight innings (1.13 ERA, 0.62 WHIP) and five holds. Working against those results are his BABIP (.125), FIP (3.37) and xERA (2.83), which indicate a correction is coming.
Apr 27, 2022
Makes second appearance off IL
Santana struck out one over a scoreless inning in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Astros.
ANALYSIS
Santana worked a scoreless ninth inning in his second game back after spending time on the COVID-19-related injury list. After getting tagged with a loss in his first outing of the season, Santana has made four consecutive scoreless appearances. He's been deployed in the last third of games but is not considered a candidate to close out games when Texas is leading.
Apr 24, 2022
Activated by Texas
The Rangers activated Santana from the COVID-19-related injured list Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Santana was inactive for the past week and a half after testing positive for the virus, but he looks like he'll be an available option out of the Texas bullpen for Sunday's series finale in Oakland. Before falling ill, Santana made three relief appearances for the Rangers, gathering two holds while allowing one earned run over 3.1 innings.
Apr 21, 2022
Set to rejoin team
Santana (COVID-19 injured list) is symptom-free and will rejoin his teammates on the road, Doug Miller of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Rangers manger Chris Woodward was uncertain whether Santana would join the club Thursday in Seattle or Friday in Oakland. Santana, who registered holds in two consecutive outings before hitting the IL, is expected to return to a setup role in the Texas bullpen.
Apr 14, 2022
Placed on COVID-19 IL
Santana was placed on the COVID-19 injured list for an undisclosed reason Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Santana is reportedly asymptomatic, but it's not yet clear whether he's tested positive for COVID-19. Right-hander Nick Snyder was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock to provide bullpen depth, while it's not yet known when Santana will be able to return.
Apr 11, 2022
Earns second hold
Santana allowed one hit over a scoreless relief inning in Monday's 6-4 extra-inning loss to the Rockies.
ANALYSIS
Santana made his third appearance in four games, coming into the sixth inning after Albert Abreu plunked Randal Grichuk to start the inning. It was the second time that he entered with men on base and got the Rangers out of the inning. The right-hander should be used as a high-leverage arm, regardless of inning.
Sep 4, 2021
Takes loss Friday
Santana (2-4) allowed one earned run on four hits while striking out one across 1.1 innings, taking the loss to the Angels on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Santana allowed three hits in the sixth inning to allow the Angels to take the lead. It was his second relief loss in his last four appearances. The 25-year-old has a 5.44 ERA and 1.65 WHIP with 35 strikeouts in 43 innings this season.
Jul 3, 2021
Recalled by Texas
Santana was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Santana was traded from the Dodgers to the Rangers in mid-June, and he struck out 12 in five scoreless innings across five relief appearances with Triple-A Round Rock. He should be available out of the bullpen going forward after left-hander Wes Benjamin was sent down in a corresponding move.
Jun 17, 2021
Traded to Rangers
Santana was traded from the Dodgers to the Rangers on Thursday in exchange for right-hander Kelvin Bautista.
ANALYSIS
Santana was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Saturday, and he'll now head to Triple-A Round Rock to begin his time with his new organization. The right-hander made 16 relief appearances for Los Angeles to begin the year and posted a 6.00 ERA and 1.93 WHIP in 15 innings.
Jun 12, 2021
Designated for assignment
Santana was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Santana threw 15 innings of relief for the Dodgers this season without much success, struggling to a 6.00 ERA and an 8:11 K:BB. He's still just 25 years old, which could convince another team to take a chance on him on waivers, but his career 6.42 ERA through 40.2 major-league innings isn't close to good.
May 27, 2021
Sent down to minors
Santana was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Santana has appeared in 16 games -- all as a reliever -- for the Dodgers this season. However, he hasn't been particularly effective by maintaining 6.00 ERA and 1.93 WHP across 15 frames. Mitch White was called up in the corresponding move.
Apr 26, 2021
Back on active roster
Santana was activated off the COVID-19 injured list Monday.
ANALYSIS
Santana spent just two days away from the team. His absence was never expected to be a long one, as he was merely on the injured list while experiencing the side effects of the coronavirus vaccine.
Apr 24, 2021
Out briefly following vaccine
Santana was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday due to the side effects of his coronavirus vaccine shot, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The issue is unlikely to sideline Santana for more than a day or two. Garrett Cleavinger was recalled in a corresponding move.
Apr 4, 2021
Called up from taxi squad
The Dodgers recalled Santana from their taxi squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Rockies.
ANALYSIS
He'll be added to the bullpen as a replacement for Tony Gonsolin, who was placed on the 10-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation. Santana is expected to work as a multi-inning reliever during his time on the 26-man roster.
Mar 30, 2021
Denied roster spot
Santana won't be included on the Dodgers' Opening Day roster, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
ANALYSIS
The coaching staff evidently felt it was better off carrying another lefty reliever to begin the season, so Scott Alexander was awarded the final spot in the bullpen over the right-handed Santana. The 24-year-old is expected to spent the next month at the Dodgers' alternate site or as a member of the taxi squad before reporting to Triple-A Oklahoma City for the start of the minor-league season in May.
Mar 12, 2021
In mix for roster spot
Santana could make the Opening Day roster in a bullpen role, Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Santana has looked good so far this spring, hurling four scoreless innings and giving up only one hit while striking out five. The right-hander was primarily a starter in the minors, so he could function as a multi-inning reliever if he breaks camp with the Dodgers. That possibility may depend on the status of Joe Kelly (shoulder), who is currently a question mark to be ready by Opening Day.
Sep 12, 2020
Sent to alternate training site
Santana was optioned to the alternate training site Saturday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The 24-year-old has been in the majors all season, but he'll head to the alternate site with Pedro Baez (groin) returning from the injured list. Santana has a 5.29 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 18:7 K:BB over 17 innings this season.
Aug 26, 2020
Blown save, loss against Giants
Santana (1-2) was tagged with a blown save and a loss in Tuesday's game against the Giants. He allowed three runs (two earned) on two hits -- including a home run -- in two-thirds of an inning. He struck out one.
ANALYSIS
Santana pitched the bottom of the 11th with a one-run lead, but that quickly vanished when he allowed Mike Yastrzemski to score from second base on an RBI single from Evan Longoria. He struck out Brandon Belt in the next at-bat and was just one out away from completing the inning, but Donovan Solano took him deep to end the game. Santana has been struggling of late, giving up seven earned runs and three home runs in 2.2 innings across his last three appearances.
Jul 30, 2020
Impressive in relief win
Santana (1-0) earned the win against Houston on Wednesday, tossing 2.1 scoreless innings and allowing no hits and two walks while striking out four.
ANALYSIS
Santana was pressed into a multiple-inning relief outing as the game extended into the 13th frame, and he responded with the finest performance of his young career. Working with a runner placed at second base at the start of the 12th and 13th innings, Santana did not allow a hit while navigating through the Astros' lineup with relative ease. The performance showed why the Dodgers chose to give the right-hander a spot in their big-league bullpen to open the campaign despite his struggles in the minors last season.
Jul 23, 2020
Included on 30-man roster
Santana is part of the Dodgers' Opening Day roster.
ANALYSIS
Santana struggled in the minors last season but rode a strong spring to a spot on the big-league roster. He'll likely fill a low-leverage role for the Dodgers this season.
Mar 9, 2020
Enjoying outstanding spring
Santana has pitched 5.1 scoreless innings in Cactus League play, allowing three hits and one walk while striking out 10.
ANALYSIS
Santana has been a pleasant surprise this spring for the Dodgers following a 2019 campaign in which he struggled with a 6.94 ERA at the Triple-A level. Per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times, the right-hander has forced way into the conversation for an Opening Day spot in the bullpen, particularly considering the struggles of fellow reliever Adam Kolarek (15.43 ERA this spring).
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