Diamondbacks sign reliever Dennis Santana to minor league deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 3:11 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed reliever Dennis Santana to a minor league contract, bolstering their bullpen as they compete for a National League Wild Card spot. Santana has nine years of experience and 22 career saves but struggled this season with a 6.05 ERA over 44 appearances for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He had begun the year as the Pirates’ top closer but lost the role and was designated for assignment in July. The Diamondbacks are hopeful Santana can rediscover the form he showed in 2025 when he recorded a 2.18 ERA in 70 outings.
- •Dennis Santana joins the Diamondbacks after a stint with the Pirates.
- •He recorded a 6.05 ERA in 2026 before being designated for assignment.
- •Santana had a strong 2025 season with a 2.18 ERA in 70 appearances.
- •The Diamondbacks signed him to a minor league contract on August 6, 2026.
- •Arizona is seeking bullpen help as they fight for a Wild Card spot.
- 3:11 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks sign ex-Yankees, Pirates veteran reliever with 4.37 ERA
"This is a smart bullpen depth move by the D-Backs.
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