The New York Mets claimed right-handed reliever Dennis Santana off waivers from the Minnesota Twins on Friday. It's the second time Santana has been claimed off waivers before the 2023 season, as the Twins previously snagged him from the Atlanta Braves not long ago. The 26-year-old was with the Texas Rangers in 2022, posting a 5.22 ERA (3.35 FIP), 1.33 WHIP, one save, 28 walks and a career-high 54 strikeouts in 58 2/3 innings over 63 appearances (one start). He will provide some more relief depth for the Mets after losing closer Edwin Diaz (knee) for what is likely to be the entire 2023 season. Santana can be avoided for fantasy purposes.
Texas Rangers pitcher Dennis Santana (ankle) was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left ankle sprain Thursday. The move is retroactive to August 3, and he will miss at least the next two weeks. He owns a 5.09 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, and a 33:18 K: BB over 40 2/3 innings in 2022. The Rangers bullpen takes another hit as both Joe Barlow (finger) and Santana are now on the injured list. Cole Ragans was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. The 24-year-old owned posted a 3.32 ERA, and 1.07 WHIP in 43.1 innings over eight Triple-A starts. Ragans is a speculative add in deep-league formats.
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Dennis Santana was traded to the Texas Rangers on Thursday for pitcher Kelvin Bautista, according to Rangers executive vice president of communications John Blake. Santana has not been particularly impressive early in his major league career, but he has struggled quite a bit this year as he owns a 6.00 ERA and 10.8 percent strikeout rate over 15 innings of work. Bautista has yet to pitch this year, but in 2019 he was 1-0 with a 2.48 ERA and 39 percent strikeout rate over 29 innings between the Arizona League and Dominican Summer League. As of now, Bautista looks to be the guy with the best potential value, but that's only in deep dynasty formats.
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Dennis Santana was placed on the injured list on Saturday after not feeling well following one of his COVID-19 vaccine shots, according to manager Dave Roberts. Santana has an ugly 7.71 ERA in five appearances this season. In a corresponding move, the Dodgers called up infielder Matt Beaty. Santana is obviously well off the fantasy radar. Beaty hit just .220/.278/.360 in 21 games for the Blue last season, and he's slashing .167/.286/.167 with no home runs or RBI in 11 games (14 plate appearances) so far in 2021. But with Zach McKinstry, Chris Taylor and Gavin Lux all dealing with injuries, there's a chance Beaty could see some at-bats in the short term. He's starting in left field and batting sixth against right-hander Joe Musgrove and the San Diego Padres on Sunday.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect Dennis Santana (shoulder) will make a rehab start for Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Friday, according to a source. Santana has thrown just 49 2/3 innings on the season over 10 starts between Double-A Tulsa and Triple-A Oklahoma City this year due to injury, but he's sporting a nice 2.54 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 65 strikeouts. If Santana joins the Dodgers to close out the year, it'll be in a relief role.
The Los Angeles Dodgers had high hopes for young pitching prospect Dennis Santana(lat, shoulder), but they will have to wait a little longer to see how the 22-year-old fares in his first major league start. After being scratched from a scheduled start on Thursday, an MRI has revealed a small tear in his right lat muscle. The team also mentioned something about a rotator cuff strain, so we're not exactly sure if there are two separate injuries or if someone misspoke. Santana hits the 10-day disabled list, retroactive to June 5, but could very well be on it longer than that.
Dennis Santana To Undergo MRI in Los Angeles Friday
Young Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect Dennis Santana(lat) was set to make his first MLB start on Thursday afternoon until Dodgers manager Dave Roberts scratched him at the last minute. The team said it was "right lat soreness," but Santana will undergo an MRI when the team returns to Los Angeles on Friday. The Dodgers clearly have hopes that Santana will develop into a quality starting pitcher -- and he was pretty good in the minors -- but his only major league action so far was not promising -- a relief drubbing last week against the Rockies. We will update the MRI results when they are available. A disabled list stint is possible.
Dennis Santana Scratched at Last Minute Due To Right Lat Soreness
The Los Angeles Dodgers were set to hand Dennis Santana his first major league start on Thursday, but manager Dave Roberts pulled him at the last possible minute when he noticed he was having problems throwing his slider during pre-game warmups. Daniel Hudson took his place as the starter, but the Dodgers are calling Santana "day-to-day" with right lat soreness. Hopefully it's nothing major for the 22-year-old, who put up excellent numbers for Oklahoma City and Tulsa in the minor leagues this year but was roughed up in a long-relief appearance last week, giving up five earned runs in just 3 2/3 innings.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dennis Santana will make his first MLB start on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Santana basically started on Friday, but Scott Alexander technically pitched to open the game. Santana allowed five runs over 3 2/3 innings but is looking for better results on Thursday. He should be left on the waiver wire in basically every league. Deep league owners who are desperate for pitching might want to consider him, but there are likely better options available.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect Dennis Santana will make his first MLB start Thursday against the Pirates. Santana has been dominant in the minors so far this season and despite and 1-3 record, his ERA sits at 2.54 and has struck out 65 batters in just 49 2/3 innings. It is unknown how long Santana will be up and in the rotation for the Dodgers, but their rotation is currently in shambles with so many players on the DL and he is worth a speculative add.
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