{
  "id": 1327297,
  "title": "RHP Dennis Santana called up by Arizona, LHP Philip Abner designated for assignment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/rhp-dennis-santana-called-up-by-arizona-lhp-philip-abner-designated",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T18:45:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/08/16/rhp-dennis-santana-called-up-by-arizona-lhp-philip-abner-designated-for-assignment"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dennis Santana, a 30-year-old right-handed reliever, has been called up by the Arizona Diamondbacks for their upcoming game against the Atlanta Braves. Santana, who has played for six different teams over his nine-year career, previously recorded 16 saves with the Pittsburgh Pirates last season. However, he was recently designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks, leaving him without a team.\n\nIn a related move, left-handed pitcher Philip Abner, who posted a 6.00 ERA in 13 appearances for the Diamondbacks this season, has been designated for assignment.",
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    "Dennis Santana called up by Arizona for upcoming game",
    "Philip Abner designated for assignment by Diamondbacks",
    "Santana has 16 saves with Pittsburgh Pirates last season"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}