Tony Santillan

Tony Santillan struck out one batter in a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's win over the Diamondbacks.

Fantasy Impact

Given an infrequent chance to close on Sunday, Santillan delivered, allowing no runs en route to the save. Following that performance, his season numbers include a 3.00 ERA, a 1.03 WHIP, and two saves through 31 outings.

Tony Santillan allowed one hit and one walk over two-thirds of an inning in Tuesday’s loss to the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact

Santillan owns a 1.50 ERA and 0.83 WHIP over 12 innings this season. While he wasn’t charged with any runs, his high-traffic outing isn’t helping his case for higher-leverage opportunities. Still worth monitoring in deep holds leagues.

Tony Santillan tossed a clean inning with one strikeout in Tuesday’s win over Seattle.

Fantasy Impact

Santillan has been stellar to open the year, now holding a 0.84 ERA and 0.47 WHIP across 10.2 innings. While not in a closing role, he’s quietly gaining relevance in leagues that count holds or reward ratio dominance.

Tony Santillan recorded the final out of the game to earn the save on Monday against the Giants.

Fantasy Impact

After Hunter Greene recorded 26 outs, Santillan was asked to come on for the final out with two on base. It was his first save on the season.

Reds manager Terry Francona said Wednesday that Tony Santillan could be key beyond closing, per team updates, with Alexis Diaz out.

Fantasy Impact

Santillan’s 3.00 ERA and 46:9 K:BB in 30 innings last year make him a prime closer pick, despite Francona’s flexibility, over Taylor Rogers, Scott Barlow, Graham Ashcraft, and Emilio Pagan. Fantasy managers in all leagues should roster him, banking on his arm for saves in Cincinnati’s 2025 bullpen while Diaz heals.