Dennis Santana

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.

Dennis Santana left his relief appearance early on Monday after getting hit by a comebacker.

Fantasy Impact

Santana is day-to-day with a right arm contusion.

The Pirates have claimed Dennis Santana off waivers from the Yankees.

Fantasy Impact

Santana was recently designated for assignment by the Yankees. The 28-year-old struggled with the Yankees, posting a 6.26 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP in 23 appearances.

The Yankees designated Dennis Santana for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Santana will hit the waiver wire after struggling in his recent appearances. Ron Marinaccio was recalled as the corresponding move.

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.