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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Sergio Santos: Elects free agency
Sergio Santos (elbow) elected free agency Monday.Santos struggled in 2015 while splitting time with the Dodgers and Yankees, pitching to a 4.96 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP. The 32-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery in June, so wherever he ends up in free agency, Santos likely won't be available until the second half of the season at the earliest.
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by Sean D'Oliveira | CBS Sports Staff
Yankees RP Sergio Santos to undergo Tommy John surgery
New York Yankees pitcher Sergio Santos is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, reports NJ.com. "He had the elbow issue last year, and he chose to rehab it and it manifested this year. It's disappointing because we saw what he was capable of doing down in Florida," manager Joe Girardi said, per MLB.com. "He's heartbroken. It was difficult for him." Santos was placed on the 60-day disabled list.
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by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com
Yankees place RP Sergio Santos on DL with elbow problem
A mere 10 days and two appearances after signing a contract with the New York Yankees, veteran reliever Sergio Santos has been placed on the disabled list with right elbow inflammation, per MLB.com. Santos pitched just twice since hooking up with the Yankees and allowed two runs on three hits in three innings.
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by Ruben Palacios | CBS Sports Staff
Yankees sign reliever Sergio Santos to big-league contract
The New York Yankees signed relief pitcher Sergio Santos to a major-league contract and he will join their bullpen for Saturday's game, the team announced. Santos agreed to a minor-league deal with the Yankees in early June after electing to become a free agent when the Dodgers designated him for assignment. Santos has a 4.73 ERA in 13 1/3 innings this season. He recorded 30 saves for the White Sox in 2011.
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by Michael Hurcomb | CBS Sports Staff
Dodgers recall OF Chris Heisey, DFA reliever Sergio Santos
The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled outfielder Chris Heisey from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday. To clear a roster spot, reliever Sergio Santos was designated for assignment. Heisey has appeared in just three games this season for Los Angeles, batting . 200 (1 for 5) with two strikeouts and five walks. Santos, who was the White Sox's closer in 2011, posted a 4.73 ERA in 12 relief appearances for the Dodgers. He had 15 strikeouts and seven walks in 13 1/3 innings.
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by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com
Reliever Sergio Santos called up to Dodgers
Veteran right-handed reliever Sergio Santos has been promoted by the Los Angeles Dodgers from Triple-A Oklahoma City, per the Los Angeles Times. He is available to pitch Friday night. The 31-year-old Santos was off to a decent start in 2015. He gave up two runs in 4 2/3 innings, but struck out eight.
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by Brandon Wise | CBSSports.com
Dodgers option six players to the minors Saturday
The Los Angeles Dodgers have decided to option outfielders Chris Heisey, Enrique Hernandez, pitchers Adam Liberatore, Sergio Santos, David Aardsma and David Huff to their minor league teams, according to MLB.com. Liberatore did not allow a run in 10 1/3 innings of work this spring with nine strikeouts and three walks. Aardsma posted a 2.00 ERA with nine strikeouts in nine appearances this spring.
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by Brandon Wise | CBSSports.com
Dodgers' Sergio Santos will not make Opening Day roster
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Sergio Santos will not make the Opening Day roster, according to SB Nation. Santos, who posted a 4.66 ERA in 10 spring training appearances with 12 strikeouts, told reporters after Saturday's game he will be headed to the minors to start the year.
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by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
Dodgers' Sergio Santos happy with pitches Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Sergio Santos surrendered one earned run on two hits, a wild pitch and an errant throw in an inning of work Wednesday but also struck out four batters in the inning and expressed happiness with all three of his pitches after the outing, MLB.com reports. "I came here as prepared as I could," Santos said. "I didn't want to be seen as a rehab pitcher. I'm healthy, and today I had a good feel for all three of my pitches." Santos dealt with elbow issues last season but has shared the team lead with five appearances this spring in his bid to earn a spot in the bullpen.
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by Sean D'Oliveira | CBS Sports Staff
Dodgers sign pitcher Sergio Santos to minor-league contract
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced they signed pitcher Sergio Santos to a minor-league contract Thursday. The deal also includes an invite to major league camp. Santos struggled in 2014, going 0-3 with a 8.57 ERA.