Dennis Santana
RP - New York Yankees
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Dennis Santana tossed 1 2/3 scoreless innings to earn the save in an 8-3 win over the Blue Jays on Sunday. He struck out two and did not allow any hits.
Fantasy Impact
Santana was called upon to get the final five outs of the win on Sunday, allowing him to earn his first save of the season. That being said, he's unlikely to see many more save chances with Clay Holmes in line to see the bulk of the save opportunities moving forward.
The New York Mets have claimed relief pitcher Dennis Santana off waivers from the Minnesota Twins.
Fantasy Impact
It's likely no coincidence that Santana was added to the fold just after closer Edwin Diaz suffered a devastating knee injury on March 15 at the World Baseball Classic. The club is also dealing with spring injuries to relievers Brooks Raley, Bryce Montes de Oca, and Sam Coonrod. The 26-year-old tossed a 5.22 ERA in 63 outings with Texas last season but also turned in a 3.35 FIP, 0.31 HR/9, and 4.06 SIERA in that time. The right-hander has made 118 appearances over the last 26 seasons and seemingly has a solid amount of upside at just 26 years of age.
Dennis Santana took the loss Saturday against the Red Sox, allowing one run on one hit across two innings to go along with three strikeouts and two walks.
Fantasy Impact
After walking Tommy Pham to open the bottom of the first inning, Rafael Devers drove him in with a two out double. Santana went just two innings serving as the Rangers opener.
Dennis Santana earned the save on Friday against the Athletics, tossing a 1-2-3 inning with one strikeout.
Fantasy Impact
Santana earned his first save on the season. Joe Barlow was likely unavailable after pitching the previous two days.
Rangers reliever Dennis Santana allowed one run on four hits over 1.1 innings of work against the Angels on Friday. The one run broke a 2-2 tie and gave the Halos a lead they would hold for the rest of the game. Texas ultimately fell to Los Angeles by a score of 3-2.
Fantasy Impact
Santana is now 2-4 with a 5.44 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, and .268 OBA through 43 innings this season. He has walked 27 batters and struck out 35. Stay away from the right-hander in all fantasy leagues.
