Dennis Santana

Dennis Santana struck out one batter in a perfect appearance to secure the save in Thursday's 1-0 victory over the Nationals.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s game, Santana holds a 2.00 ERA and 1.00 WHIP with 2 saves across 9 appearances this season. While he's getting the opportunities, the upside is limited. His strikeout rate is almost nonexistent at 14.7%, and his walk rate (8.8%), although better than his career average, is still below the MLB average. With David Bednar in the minors and Colin Holderman on IL, Santana should continue seeing the majority of however many save chances the Pirates come across.

Dennis Santana struck out no batters while allowing one walk and no hits in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Wednesday's victory against the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

This performance marks a positive turn for Santana, who had struggled to find consistency in his three outings prior to Wednesday. While his strikeout rate remains impressive at 8.10 K/9, his high walk rate and elevated BABIP suggest that he may not be as reliable moving forward. Fantasy managers should monitor his usage closely, as this save could lead to more opportunities if he can tighten up his command.

Dennis Santana allowed two hits and one earned run in his outing against the Rays.

Fantasy Impact

Despite a decent strikeout rate this season, Santana's 3.86 ERA and 1.71 WHIP suggest inconsistency, and this performance won't help his case for increased leverage opportunities. With no saves or holds to his name, fantasy managers should temper expectations until he can demonstrate more reliability in high-pressure situations.

Dennis Santana lost his arbitration case with the Pirates and will make $1.4 million next season.

Fantasy Impact

Santana had filed to make $2.1 million. He'll look to carry over momentum from a career season last year where he posted a 2.44 ERA across 44 1/3 innings for Pittsbiurgh.

Dennis Santana notched a save, striking out one in a clean inning as the Pirates topped the Cubs 5-3 on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

This performance was a textbook example of efficiency, utilizing only 13 pitches to secure the final outs. Santana's season has been a mixed bag with a 4.48 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP, but outings like this showcase his potential value in deeper fantasy leagues, particularly for those in need of saves. His solid 3.47 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a decent 8.8 K/9 suggest he can contribute useful strikeouts, though his ERA might be a concern. Santana's role appears stable, and while he isn't a top-tier closer, he's a viable option when looking for saves.