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.The Minnesota Twins declined their 2019 options on starting pitcher Ervin Santana and first baseman Logan Morrison on Tuesday, giving each $1 million buyouts and making them free agents. Both players had lost seasons in 2018 due to injuries. Santana only made five starts due to a finger injury that required surgery, and he wasn't good when he did pitch, posting an 8.03 ERA and 1.62 WHIP. The veteran right-hander won't be very attractive to fantasy owners no matter where he lands. Morrison hit a putrid .186/.276/.368 with 15 home runs and 39 RBI in 95 games after posting a career year in Tampa (38 home runs, 85 RBI) in 2017. Morrison isn't as bad as his 2018 season suggests, but he's highly unlikely to reach his high-water mark of 2017 ever again.
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- Birthplace: San Cristobal, DR
- Birthdate: December 12, 1982
- Age: 36
- Height: 6'2" Weight: 175 lbs
- Throws: R Bats: R
- MLB Seasons: 13
- College: None
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Latest News (Oct 30, 2018)
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.The Minnesota Twins declined their 2019 options on starting pitcher Ervin Santana and first baseman Logan Morrison on Tuesday, giving each $1 million buyouts and making them free agents. Both players had lost seasons in 2018 due to injuries. Santana only made five starts due to a finger injury that required surgery, and he wasn't good when he did pitch, posting an 8.03 ERA and 1.62 WHIP. The veteran right-hander won't be very attractive to fantasy owners no matter where he lands. Morrison hit a putrid .186/.276/.368 with 15 home runs and 39 RBI in 95 games after posting a career year in Tampa (38 home runs, 85 RBI) in 2017. Morrison isn't as bad as his 2018 season suggests, but he's highly unlikely to reach his high-water mark of 2017 ever again.
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Statistics Summary
| GP | GS | QS | CG | SHO | W | L | SV | BS | HLD | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA | WHIP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2018 |
5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.2 | 31 | 22 | 22 | 9 | 16 | 8.03 | 1.622 |
Recent Games
Date |
vs. |
Result |
CG |
SHO |
W |
L |
SV |
BS |
HLD |
IP |
H |
R |
ER |
HR |
BB |
K |
PIT |
BAA |
ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16 | DET | W 15-8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 72 | .310 | 8.03 |
| Aug 10 | @DET | L 5-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 94 | .296 | 6.53 |
| Aug 5 | KC | W 6-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 78 | .333 | 6.14 |
| Jul 30 | CLE | W 5-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 88 | .325 | 6.10 |
| Jul 25 | @TOR | W 12-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 97 | .368 | 5.40 |
Games per Position
| Year | Positions |
|---|---|
| 2019 | |
| 2018 | SP: 5 |
| 2017 | SP: 33 |
| 2016 | SP: 30 |
| 2015 | SP: 17 |
| 2014 | SP: 31 |
| 2013 | SP: 32 |
| 2012 | SP: 30 |
| 2011 | SP: 33 |
| 2010 | SP: 33 |
| 2009 | SP: 23 RP: 1 |
| 2008 | SP: 32 P: 18 |
| 2007 | SP: 26 RP: 2 P: 28 |
Career Statistics
| Pitching | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
GS |
QS |
CG |
SHO |
W |
L |
SV |
BS |
HLD |
IP |
H |
R |
ER |
HR |
BB |
K |
GB/FB |
BAA |
WHIP |
ERA |
2005 |
LAA |
23 |
23 |
13 |
1 |
1 |
12 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
133.2 |
139 |
73 |
69 |
17 |
47 |
99 |
0.78 |
.266 |
1.392 |
4.65 |
2006 |
LAA |
33 |
33 |
18 |
0 |
0 |
16 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
204 |
181 |
106 |
97 |
21 |
70 |
141 |
0.86 |
.241 |
1.230 |
4.28 |
2007 |
LAA |
28 |
26 |
12 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
14 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
150 |
174 |
103 |
96 |
26 |
58 |
126 |
0.85 |
.288 |
1.547 |
5.76 |
2008 |
LAA |
32 |
32 |
22 |
2 |
1 |
16 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
219 |
198 |
89 |
85 |
23 |
47 |
214 |
0.98 |
.237 |
1.119 |
3.49 |
2009 |
LAA |
24 |
23 |
11 |
2 |
2 |
8 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
139.2 |
159 |
83 |
78 |
24 |
47 |
107 |
0.98 |
.288 |
1.475 |
5.03 |
2010 |
LAA |
33 |
33 |
21 |
4 |
1 |
17 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
222.2 |
221 |
104 |
97 |
27 |
73 |
169 |
0.88 |
.259 |
1.320 |
3.92 |
2011 |
LAA |
33 |
33 |
21 |
4 |
1 |
11 |
12 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
228.2 |
207 |
95 |
86 |
26 |
72 |
178 |
1.16 |
.241 |
1.220 |
3.38 |
2012 |
LAA |
30 |
30 |
15 |
1 |
1 |
9 |
13 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
178 |
165 |
109 |
102 |
39 |
61 |
133 |
1.15 |
.239 |
1.270 |
5.16 |
2013 |
KC |
32 |
32 |
23 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
211 |
190 |
85 |
76 |
26 |
51 |
161 |
1.49 |
.238 |
1.142 |
3.24 |
2014 |
ATL |
31 |
31 |
19 |
0 |
0 |
14 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
196 |
193 |
90 |
86 |
16 |
63 |
179 |
1.46 |
.266 |
1.306 |
3.95 |
2015 |
MIN |
17 |
17 |
11 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
108 |
104 |
50 |
48 |
12 |
36 |
82 |
1.24 |
.253 |
1.296 |
4.00 |
2016 |
MIN |
30 |
30 |
17 |
2 |
1 |
7 |
11 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
181.1 |
168 |
78 |
68 |
19 |
53 |
149 |
1.34 |
.245 |
1.219 |
3.38 |
2017 |
MIN |
33 |
33 |
20 |
5 |
3 |
16 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
211.1 |
177 |
85 |
77 |
31 |
61 |
167 |
1.08 |
.225 |
1.126 |
3.28 |
2018 |
MIN |
5 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
24.2 |
31 |
22 |
22 |
9 |
9 |
16 |
0.47 |
.310 |
1.622 |
8.03 |
| Career Total | 384 |
381 |
223 |
21 |
11 |
149 |
125 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2,408 |
2,307 |
1,172 |
1,087 |
316 |
748 |
1,921 |
1.06 |
.252 |
1.269 |
4.06 |
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| Hitting | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
AB |
R |
H |
2B |
3B |
HR |
RBI |
BB |
SO |
SB |
CS |
AVG |
OBP |
SLG |
OPS |
2005 |
LAA |
23 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2006 |
LAA |
33 |
4 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
.250 |
.250 |
.250 |
.500 |
2007 |
LAA |
28 |
5 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
.200 |
.200 |
.400 |
.600 |
2008 |
LAA |
32 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
2009 |
LAA |
24 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2010 |
LAA |
33 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2011 |
LAA |
33 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
.500 |
.500 |
.500 |
1.000 |
2012 |
LAA |
30 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
2013 |
KC |
32 |
4 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
.250 |
.250 |
.250 |
.500 |
2014 |
ATL |
31 |
63 |
7 |
7 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
28 |
0 |
0 |
.111 |
.138 |
.127 |
.265 |
2015 |
MIN |
17 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2016 |
MIN |
30 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
2017 |
MIN |
33 |
10 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
.200 |
.200 |
.300 |
.500 |
2018 |
MIN |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
| Career Total | 384 |
103 |
11 |
13 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
2 |
49 |
0 |
0 |
.126 |
.143 |
.155 |
.298 |
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Postseason Statistics
| Pitching | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
GS |
QS |
CG |
ShHO |
W |
L |
SV |
BS |
HLD |
IP |
H |
R |
ER |
HR |
BB |
K |
GB/FB |
BAA |
WHIP |
ERA |
2005 |
LAA |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
9.2 |
8 |
9 |
8 |
3 |
5 |
4 |
0.67 |
.229 |
1.345 |
7.45 |
2007 |
LAA |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0.00 |
.000 |
0.000 |
0.00 |
2008 |
LAA |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5.1 |
8 |
5 |
5 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
0.64 |
.308 |
1.500 |
8.44 |
2009 |
LAA |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5.2 |
5 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
5 |
2.25 |
.250 |
1.588 |
1.59 |
2017 |
MIN |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0.40 |
.333 |
2.500 |
18.00 |
| Career TOTAL | 9 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
24.2 |
24 |
21 |
18 |
6 |
11 |
14 |
0.71 |
.250 |
1.419 |
6.57 |
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| Hitting | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
AB |
R |
H |
2B |
3B |
HR |
RBI |
BB |
SO |
SB |
CS |
AVG |
OBP |
SLG |
OPS |
2005 |
LAA |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2007 |
LAA |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2008 |
LAA |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2009 |
LAA |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2017 |
MIN |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
| Career TOTAL | 9 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
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Situational Statistics
Complete Splits coming soon!
| Situation | GP | GS | QS | CG | SHO | W | L | SV | BS | HLD | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.2 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 9.22 | 1.902 |
| Away | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 6.55 | 1.273 |
| Day | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.1 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 5.79 | 1.714 |
| Night | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.1 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 9.39 | 1.565 |
| Wins | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.2 | 27 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 8.20 | 1.821 |
| Losses | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 7.50 | 1.000 |
| vs. own division | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.2 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 8.69 | 1.627 |
| vs. American League | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.2 | 31 | 22 | 22 | 9 | 16 | 8.03 | 1.622 |
| vs. CLE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 6.75 | 1.500 |
| vs. DET | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 10.80 | 1.600 |
| vs. KC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6.23 | 1.846 |
| vs. TOR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5.40 | 1.600 |
| July | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.1 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 6.10 | 1.548 |
| August | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.1 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 9.42 | 1.674 |
Game Log
| Date | Team | vs. | Result | GS | CG | SHO | W | L | SV | BS | HLD | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | K | PIT | BAA | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25 | MIN | @TOR | W 12-6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 97 | .368 | 5.40 |
| Jul 30 | MIN | CLE | W 5-4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 88 | .325 | 6.10 |
| Aug 5 | MIN | KC | W 6-5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 78 | .333 | 6.14 |
| Aug 10 | MIN | @DET | L 5-3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 94 | .296 | 6.53 |
| Aug 16 | MIN | DET | W 15-8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 72 | .310 | 8.03 |
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Transactions
| Date | Transaction |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2018 | Declared Free Agency (team option declined) |
| Oct 29, 2018 | Removed From 60-Day DL (Recurring pain in right middle finger) |
| Sep 22, 2018 | Transferred to 60-Day DL (Recurring pain in right middle finger) |
| Aug 19, 2018 | Placed on 10-Day DL (Recurring pain in right middle finger) |
| Jul 25, 2018 | Recalled From Minors Rehab Assignment |
| Jul 25, 2018 | Removed From 60-Day DL (Surgery on right middle finger) |
| Jun 30, 2018 | Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation |
| May 30, 2018 | Recalled From Minors Rehab Assignment |
| May 23, 2018 | Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation |
| May 05, 2018 | Transferred to 60-Day DL (Surgery on right middle finger) |
| Mar 29, 2018 | Placed on 10-Day DL (Surgery on right middle finger) |
| May 06, 2016 | Removed From 15-Day DL (Lower back strain) |
| Apr 26, 2016 | Placed on 15-Day DL (Lower back strain) |
| Jul 04, 2015 | Reinstated from Illegal Substance Suspension |
| Jul 04, 2015 | Recalled From Minors Rehab Assignment |
| Jun 20, 2015 | Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation |
| Apr 03, 2015 | Suspension Announced By League (80 games for violating MLB drug program) |
| Apr 03, 2015 | Starting to Serve Illegal Substance Suspension |
| Dec 12, 2014 | Signed as Free Agent ( 2015-2018; Opt 2019)(four-year contract) |
| Oct 30, 2014 | Declared Free Agency |
| Apr 09, 2014 | Called Up from Minors |
| Mar 29, 2014 | Sent to Minors |
| Mar 12, 2014 | Signed as Free Agent ( 2014)(one-year contract) |
| Oct 31, 2013 | Declared Free Agency |
| Oct 31, 2012 | Signed ( 2013)(team option exercised) |
| Oct 31, 2012 | Traded From Los Angeles (for LHP Brandon Sisk) |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Declared Free Agency |
| Jul 03, 2009 | Recalled From Minors Rehab Assignment |
| Jul 03, 2009 | Removed From 15-Day DL (Right triceps inflammation) |
| Jun 28, 2009 | Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation |
| Jun 22, 2009 | Placed on 15-Day DL (Right triceps inflammation) |
| May 14, 2009 | Recalled From Minors Rehab Assignment |
| May 14, 2009 | Removed From 15-Day DL (Sprained MCL, right elbow) |
| May 04, 2009 | Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation |
| Apr 04, 2009 | Placed on 15-Day DL (Sprained MCL, right elbow) |
| Feb 14, 2009 | Signed ( 2009-2012; Opt 2013)(four-year extension) |
| Aug 17, 2007 | Called Up from Minors |
| Jul 18, 2007 | Sent to Minors |
Twins Decline Options On Ervin Santana, Logan Morrison
Oct. 30, 2018
Santana's (finger) club option for 2019 was not picked up by the Twins on Tuesday, Brandon Warne of...
Oct. 30, 2018
Santana's (finger) club option for 2019 was not picked up by the Twins on Tuesday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
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Santana (finger) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Saturday, Brandon Warne of...
Sep. 22, 2018
Santana (finger) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Saturday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
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Santana is undergoing PRP treatments to his right middle finger and will not pitch again in 2018,...
Sep. 8, 2018
Santana is undergoing PRP treatments to his right middle finger and will not pitch again in 2018, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
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Ervin Santana Doubtful to Pitch Again This Season
Aug. 21, 2018
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Ervin Santana (finger) will undergo an MRI on his middle finger on Wednesday. He was placed back on the disabled list Sunday after continuous discomfort in his finger. He made just five starts for the Twins this season and was awful. There is a good chance that Santana does not return again this season.
Twins manager Paul Molitor seemed to acknowledge the possibility that Santana (finger) might be...
Aug. 20, 2018
Twins manager Paul Molitor seemed to acknowledge the possibility that Santana (finger) might be shut down for the season, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. "I don't know when the next time he's going to pitch will be," Molitor said of the right-hander, who was placed on the 10-day disabled list Sunday.
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Santana was placed on the 10-day disabled list Sunday due to recurring discomfort related to the...
Aug. 19, 2018
Santana was placed on the 10-day disabled list Sunday due to recurring discomfort related to the original injury he suffered to his right middle finger prior to spring training, Dan Hayes of The Athletic Minnesota reports.
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Santana allowed seven runs on seven hits a three walks over four innings during Thursday's 15-8 win...
Aug. 17, 2018
Santana allowed seven runs on seven hits a three walks over four innings during Thursday's 15-8 win over the Tigers. He struck out three and did not factor in the decision.
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Ervin Santana Bailed Out By Offense, Bullpen Thursday
Aug. 17, 2018
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Ervin Santana allowed seven runs in four innings to the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, but he was able to escape with a no-decision thanks to the firepower his offense brought and the lockdown ability his bullpen showed. Santana was battered around for seven hits, and he finished with three walks against just two strikeouts. The Twins ended up winning 15-8. Since returning from injury, Santana just hasn't been the same pitcher he was during his 2017 All-Star campaign. In five starts this season, he is 0-1 with an astounding 8.03 ERA. He is not a fantasy option as long as he continues this way. He will get the weak Chicago White Sox next, but it will be hard to trust him after a performance like this.
Santana (0-1) took the loss Friday as the Twins dropped a 5-3 decision to the Tigers, coughing up...
Aug. 11, 2018
Santana (0-1) took the loss Friday as the Twins dropped a 5-3 decision to the Tigers, coughing up five runs on three hits and two walks over six innings while striking out five.
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Ervin Santana Allows Five Runs Friday
Aug. 10, 2018
Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana struggled with the home run ball yet again on Friday. Starting against the Detroit Tigers, Santana allowed five runs in six innings of work with four of those runs coming on a pair of two-run homers. Since being activated from the disabled list, Santana has struggled to keep the ball in the park in his three starts, coughing up six home runs in 20 2/3 innings of work. Overall, Santana has a 0-1 record, 6.53 ERA, and 14 strikeouts this year. He missed the first four months of the season after having finger surgery in February. He can remain on waivers until he shows he is in midseason form.
Ervin Santana Allows Three Runs Against Royals Sunday
Aug. 6, 2018
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Ervin Santana allowed three runs on seven hits against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. He struck out three batters in a no-decision, but the Twins bullpen was able to hold on for a 6-5 victory. Since returning from the disabled list, Santana hasn't prevented less than three runs from being scored in four games started. He hasn't made it past the fifth inning, nor has he struck out more than five. It's safe to say he's still trying to find himself after such a long absence, but other than a spot start here and there, Santana doesn't have much fantasy value outside of very deep, American League-only formats.
Santana allowed three runs on seven hits and one walk across 4.1 innings in a no-decision Sunday...
Aug. 5, 2018
Santana allowed three runs on seven hits and one walk across 4.1 innings in a no-decision Sunday against the Royals. He struck out three.
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Ervin Santana Allows Four Runs In Five Innings Monday
Jul. 31, 2018
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Ervin Santana only lasted 5 1/3 innings on Monday against the Cleveland Indians. He struggled early, allowing a home run to third baseman Jose Ramirez in the very first inning. The long ball would go onto haunt him for the rest of his outing, as he allowed two more home runs and an RBI double. In the end, he allowed four runs on six hits, walked two and struck out just one batter. It was his first home start since returning from the disabled list. Santana will need some time to find his bearings again after such a long absence, so right now his value is set to American League-only, deep leagues. The veteran has also been linked to trade rumors, so it will be interesting to see if the Twins make a deal before the deadline.
Santana allowed four runs on six hits and two walks across 5.1 innings Monday in a no-decision...
Jul. 31, 2018
Santana allowed four runs on six hits and two walks across 5.1 innings Monday in a no-decision against the Indians. He struck out one.
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Ervin Santana Making Home Debut on Monday
Jul. 30, 2018
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Ervin Santana will make his 2018 home debut in Minnesota on Monday. Santana made his 2018 debut against the Blue Jays on Wednesday, but allowed three runs on seven hits in a no decision. It's impossible to judge a pitcher off one start, but Santana did look a little rusty against Toronto. However, he's still worth a look in DFS on Monday. He is also worth owning in most fantasy leagues at the moment.
Yankees Have Talked To Twins About Ervin Santana
Jul. 26, 2018
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Ervin Santana just returned to game action from the disabled list on July 25, but it seems he already has suitors lining up for him. According to Jon Heyman, the New York Yankees have inquired about Santana's availability. The Yankees have been engaged in talks for a starting pitcher — especially the Toronto Blue Jay's J.A. Happ — as well as others. Santana is the newest name on the list. The veteran returned to face those same Blue Jays and allowed three runs over five innings. Santana is only one year removed from a 16-8, 3.28 ERA All-Star campaign. The Twins have been considered sellers, but it remains to be seen if they instead try their luck at beating out the Cleveland Indians for the American League Central lead. If Santana were to join the Yankees though, his fantasy value would skyrocket.
Santana lasted five innings in his season debut Wednesday against the Blue Jays, allowing three...
Jul. 25, 2018
Santana lasted five innings in his season debut Wednesday against the Blue Jays, allowing three runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out five.
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Ervin Santana Tosses Five Solid Innings In Return
Jul. 25, 2018
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Ervin Santana wasn't in line for the win on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays but pitched well enough to help his team to a 12-6 victory. Santana made his first start since having surgery on his finger back in February. In total, he pitched five innings, allowed three runs on seven hits, walked one and struck out five batters. Once Santana exited the game though, things got a little crazy and the game went into extra innings, tied at six. The Twins ultimately went on to win thanks to a six-run 11th inning. Santana might be good for a spot start here and there for daily fantasy players while being worth an add in deeper leagues. That said, outside of deeper, mixed leagues, his value diminishes due to the question marks that arise whenever a pitcher returns from injury. Santana will face the rival Cleveland Indians next, where it will be interesting to see how he performs against a team of that caliber.
Santana (finger) was activated off the 60-day disabled list following Tuesday's game against the...
Jul. 24, 2018
Santana (finger) was activated off the 60-day disabled list following Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
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Ervin Santana Set to Return Wednesday
Jul. 24, 2018
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Ervin Santana (finger) is set to make his season debut against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. Santana had surgery on his right middle finger in February. He has not pitched in an MLB game this season, so Wednesday will be a big day for him. Santana is worth adding in most mixed leagues, but it's unknown if he'll be the same pitcher he was in 2016 and 2017.
Santana (finger) will come of the disabled list and start for the Twins on Wednesday in Toronto,...
Jul. 22, 2018
Santana (finger) will come of the disabled list and start for the Twins on Wednesday in Toronto, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
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Ervin Santana To Return To Twins' Rotation, Start Wednesday
Jul. 22, 2018
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Ervin Santana (finger) will be reinstated from the 60-day disabled list on Wednesday to start against the Blue Jays, per MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. The 35-year-old has been a useful fantasy rotation piece for the past few seasons, posting a low 3's ERA with a low 7's K/9 rate on between 181 and 211 IP. Those who have stashed Santana to this point will be rewarded soon, and he is worth a look in 12-team leagues or deeper if he is still on the waiver wire.
Santana (finger) covered six innings for Triple-A Rochester and gave up one run on two hits and...
Jul. 21, 2018
Santana (finger) covered six innings for Triple-A Rochester and gave up one run on two hits and three walks while striking out one in his rehab outing Friday against Norfolk.
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Ervin Santana Shines In Rehab Start On Friday
Jul. 20, 2018
Minnesota Twins pitcher Ervin Santana (finger) put together a strong rehab start on Friday, throwing six innings of one run ball while allowing just two hits and striking out one. Santana has yet to make his 2018 debut, but should be close to returning following this outing. When he does return, Santana could be a sneaky add off of the waiver wire. He is coming off of an All-Star season in which he held a 16-8 record with a 3.28 ERA and a 167/61 K/BB ratio.
Santana (finger) will make another start for Triple-A Rochester on Friday. He's in line to throw...
Jul. 20, 2018
Santana (finger) will make another start for Triple-A Rochester on Friday. He's in line to throw six innings or around 90 pitches, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
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Santana (finger) covered 5.2 innings Sunday in his rehab start for Triple-A Rochester, surrendering...
Jul. 17, 2018
Santana (finger) covered 5.2 innings Sunday in his rehab start for Triple-A Rochester, surrendering three runs on four hits and a walk and striking out seven.
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Ervin Santana Headed To Rochester For Rehab Start
Jul. 11, 2018
Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana (finger) will head to Triple-A Rochester to make his next rehab start. Team manager Paul Molitor said it was "not a consideration" to have Santana called up to the big leagues to make a start on Sunday. Santana has allowed three runs in seven innings over his rehab stint, which up until this point has been spent in the Twins' lower levels. The veteran hurler had finger surgery in February and has been on the disabled list all season. He could return to Minnesota's rotation after the All-Star break.
Santana (finger) will make his next rehab start for Triple-A Rochester on Sunday, the Minneapolis...
Jul. 11, 2018
Santana (finger) will make his next rehab start for Triple-A Rochester on Sunday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. He gave up two runs over five innings with six strikeouts Tuesday for Double-A Chattanooga.
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Santana (finger) has had his rehab assignment transferred to Double-A Chattanooga, Brandon Warne of...
Jul. 10, 2018
Santana (finger) has had his rehab assignment transferred to Double-A Chattanooga, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
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Ervin Santana Will Continue Rehab On Thursday
Jul. 4, 2018
Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana (finger) is scheduled to make his second rehab start on Thursday. The veteran pitcher is expected to throw either 60 pitches or four innings this time for the Class A Fort Myers Miracle. Santana has missed the entire season after having surgery on the middle finger of his pitching hand this past February. He posted an excellent season for the Twins in 2017, winning 16 games with a 3.28 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and 167 strikeouts in 33 starts. He should rejoin the Twins rotation after the All-Star break and is worth a look if he's on waivers in your fantasy league.
Santana (finger) will make the second start of his minor-league rehab assignment Thursday at High-A...
Jul. 4, 2018
Santana (finger) will make the second start of his minor-league rehab assignment Thursday at High-A Fort Myers, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
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Ervin Santana Will Make Another Rehab Start on Thursday
Jul. 4, 2018
Minnesota Twins starter Ervin Santana (finger) will make his second rehab start at High-A Fort Myers on Thursday. He allowed one run through three innings during his first start last Saturday. Santana has yet to play in the majors this season due to offseason surgery on his finger. While he should be returning to the Twins rotation soon, there is a cause for concern as his velocity has dropped three mph from last season. At best, Santana will be a back-end fantasy starter in deeper leagues. He should stay on the waiver wire for now.
Santana (finger) resumed his rehab assignment Saturday with High-A Fort Myers, tossing three...
Jul. 2, 2018
Santana (finger) resumed his rehab assignment Saturday with High-A Fort Myers, tossing three innings of one-run ball. He gave up two hits and no walks and struck out two while tossing 36 pitches (29 strikes).
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Ervin Santana Pitches Three Innings In Rehab Start
Jul. 1, 2018
Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana (finger) allowed one run in three innings in his Saturday rehab start for the Class A Fort Myers Miracle. Santana gave up two hits and struck out two in the ballgame. Santana's fastball topped out at 90 MPH, about three MPH lower than what he has averaged in 2017. Santana had surgery on the middle finger of his throwing hand in February and has yet to make a start for the Twins in 2018. If he continues to progress, a mid-July return to the mound is likely.
Ervin Santana To Begin Rehab Assignment Saturday
Jun. 26, 2018
Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana (finger) completed a successful live bullpen session on Tuesday. The veteran right-hander is now scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Class A Fort Myers this Saturday. Santana has been on the disabled list all season after undergoing surgery on his right middle finger in February. It remains to be seen how many rehab appearances he will need before joining the big league team but a July return to the majors seems likely. He's worth stashing if you have an open DL spot on your fantasy squad.
Santana (finger) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Fort Myers on Saturday, Rhett Bollinger...
Jun. 26, 2018
Santana (finger) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Fort Myers on Saturday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
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Ervin Santana Completes Another Bullpen Session
Jun. 22, 2018
Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana (finger) completed another 35-pitch bullpen session on Friday. The veteran right-hander threw as shortstop Jorge Polanco stood in and took some swings. Santana did the same this past Tuesday and is scheduled to throw again Monday of next week. The right-handed hurler has been sidelined since having finger surgery in February. If he continues to progress, Santana could return to the Twins sometime in July.
Santana (finger) threw about 35 pitches to live hitters Friday, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star...
Jun. 22, 2018
Santana (finger) threw about 35 pitches to live hitters Friday, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
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Santana (finger) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com...
Jun. 19, 2018
Santana (finger) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
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Ervin Santana Threw Bullpen Session on Tuesday
Jun. 19, 2018
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Ervin Santana (finger) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday. He used all his pitches and is scheduled to throw live batting practice on Friday. Santana has not pitched in the big leagues this season but looks like he's making solid progress. Hopefully, Santana is back sometime in July, but most fantasy owners should go ahead and look for other options.
Ervin Santana Plays Catch Thursday
Jun. 9, 2018
Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana (finger) played catch on Thursday. Santana has been sidelined all season after having surgery on the middle finger of his pitching hand back in February. He was on a rehab assignment last week when he felt discomfort in the finger, which ended that. Santana is expected to work off a mound next Thursday. At this point, it looks like Santana won't be back with the Twins until mid-July at best.
Santana (finger) played catch Thursday and is expected to take the mound for a bullpen session next...
Jun. 8, 2018
Santana (finger) played catch Thursday and is expected to take the mound for a bullpen session next Thursday, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
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Ervin Santana To Resume Throwing
Jun. 5, 2018
Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana (finger) got good news a week after leaving a rehab start early after feeling discomfort in his finger. Santana was examined this week by the same doctor who performed the surgery on his right middle finger in February and no further damage was found. There's a chance Santana could resume throwing as early as Thursday. The setback last week does cloud Santana's estimated return to the mound, however. He might not return to a big league mound until July.
Santana (finger) received good news after visiting his surgeon, and he's set to throw in the near...
Jun. 5, 2018
Santana (finger) received good news after visiting his surgeon, and he's set to throw in the near future, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
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Santana has been recalled from his rehab assignment due to discomfort in his recovering finger,...
May. 30, 2018
Santana has been recalled from his rehab assignment due to discomfort in his recovering finger, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
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Ervin Santana Pulled From Rehab Assignment
May. 30, 2018
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Ervin Santana (finger) was pulled off his minor league rehab assignment due to discomfort in his surgically-repaired right middle finger. Santana allowed three runs through 5 1/3 innings in two starts and he struggled heavily with his command. He has been out all season and the Twins do not have a timetable for Santana's return. He's going to visit his finger surgeon this week, but fantasy owners without a disabled list slot available should just go ahead and drop Santana.
Ervin Santana Struggles With Command In Rehab Start
May. 30, 2018
Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana (finger) made his second rehab start at Class-A on Tuesday. The veteran pitched 3 1/3 innings, allowing one run on two hits while striking out three. He threw 59 pitches in the outing, hit one batter, and threw a wild pitch while his fastball sat around 88-89 MPH. The wildness is a bit of a concern but he is understandably rusty after having finger surgery back in February. Santana has now made two rehab starts as he took the mound last Wednesday for Minnesota's Double-A affiliate. He is expected to need at least a few more rehab starts before he is ready to join the big league staff. A mid-June return is probably the best-case scenario for him.
Ervin Santana To Make Rehab Start Tuesday
May. 29, 2018
Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana (finger) will make a second rehab start with the Class-A Fort Myers Miracle on Tuesday. Santana has been on the disabled list the entire season after having surgery on his right middle finger back in February. Santana's first rehab start came last Wednesday, where he allowed two runs in two innings. He could return to the Minnesota rotation by mid-June if all goes smoothly.
Santana's rehab start for Double-A Chattanooga on Wednesday did not go as well as expected and...
May. 26, 2018
Santana's rehab start for Double-A Chattanooga on Wednesday did not go as well as expected and he'll next throw for High-A Fort Myers on Tuesday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. "He's been throwing for a while, but he hasn't got everything back, in terms of how he's spinning it and how hard he can throw it," manager Paul Molitor said. Santana is on the 60-day DL after offseason finger surgery.
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