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Santana elected free agency Wednesday. The soon-to-be 39-year-old right-hander will explore his options on the open market after he filled a long-relief role for Kansas City for most of the 2021 season. Over 38 appearances spanning 65.1 innings, Santana submitted a 4.68 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and a 52:22 K:BB.
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Santana allowed three hits and two walks with three strikeouts in three innings during Tuesday's 6-4 win over Cleveland. Starter Brady Singer left with an arm injury in the first inning, but Santana was able to provide some length out of the bullpen. The 38-year-old hasn't had a great September, posting a 6.75 ERA and 2.36 WHIP in 9.1 innings, so Tuesday was a rare bright spot. He's fared better on the year with a 4.76 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 51:22 K:BB across 64.1 innings overall, mainly in a multi-inning role.
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Santana (2-2) fired a scoreless 10th inning, allowing just a walk to earn the win over the Twins on Friday. Santana entered the bottom of the 10th inning in a tie game with a runner on second. He issued a leadoff walk to Luis Arraez, but retired the next three batters in order to keep the game tied. The Royals scored two in the 11th inning to give Santana the win. The 38-year-old has a 4.70 ERA and 1.25 WHIP with 46 strikeouts in 59.1 innings this season.
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Santana (1-2) took the loss Wednesday versus Cleveland, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits and a walk with one strikeout in one inning. Higher-leverage relievers Josh Staumont and Scott Barlow had already pitched, and Santana allowed Cleveland to scrape together a pair of runs in the 11th and take the game. The veteran right-hander has had few poor outings of late, as this was just the second time in his last 12 appearances he's allowed runs to score. Santana owns a 4.50 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 44:17 K:BB across 56 innings this season, mainly as a multi-inning reliever.
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Santana (1-1) struck out two across two perfect innings to earn the win Thursday versus Seattle. Starter Brad Keller exited early with a shoulder injury with Kansas City behind, but the team pulled ahead in the sixth inning. Santana was awarded the win officially after strong work in the seventh and eighth innings. He's been excellent in August, allowing just one run on seven hits and three walks while dialing up 13 strikeouts in 15.1 innings. The veteran right-hander now has a 4.42 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 43:16 K:BB across 55 innings overall.
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