Diamondbacks sign reliever Dennis Santana to minor league deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 7:11 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed right-handed reliever Dennis Santana to a minor league contract as of August 7, 2026. Santana, 30, previously played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees and has had a mixed performance, including a 6.05 ERA this season. With concerns in their bullpen, the Diamondbacks aim to bolster their options after not acquiring any pitchers at the Trade Deadline. Santana will look to regain his form and earn a spot in the majors.
- •Santana has a career-best 2.18 ERA in 2025.
- •He struggled with a 7.45 ERA in May 2026.
- •Arizona's Paul Sewald was removed from the closer role recently.
- •Ryan Thompson is on the 15-day IL with a back injury.
- •Santana seeks to return to MLB after being designated for assignment.
- 7:11 AMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks sign ex-Yankees, Pirates reliever to minor league contract
"The Diamondbacks have added veteran right-handed reliever Dennis Santana, formerly of the Pirates and Yankees, on a minor league deal.
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