Padres-Diamondbacks live. Dennis Santana signs minor league deal
The Diamondbacks will look to win a four-game series over the San Diego Padres on Thursday night, Aug. 6, at Chase Field.
The Diamondbacks have entered into a minor league deal with veteran reliever Dennis Santana, who was recently designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Santana, who was dominant with the Pirates last season, posting a 2.18 ERA in 70 appearances and converting 16 of 19 save chances, failed to replicate that success this year, recording a 6.05 ERA in 41⅔ innings.
Santana had previously worked with Diamondbacks assistant general manager Jeremy Bleich during his time with the Pirates. Bleich expressed confidence in Santana's potential, noting the volatile nature of the reliever pool and the need to find ways to improve Santana's performance. The Diamondbacks plan to work on Santana's adjustments at their pitching lab.
Santana will face Diamondbacks right-hander Kohl Drake, who has been struggling with his pitching, while the Diamondbacks will take on the Dodgers in a series of upcoming games.
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