Smeltzer backed by Garlick, Miranda as Twins beat Royals 6-4
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CARLOS SANTANA #30 - FIRST BASEMAN - MINNESOTA TWINS
23 HR •
71 RBI •
.238 AVG
23 HR
71 RBI
.238 AVG
Resting Thursday Santana is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox.
Impact Santana will get a routine maintenance day with Kansas City concluding its series with Chicago with a day game after a night game. Hunter Dozier replaces Santana at first base.
MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
On bench for afternoon game Santana will sit for the first half of Tuesday's doubleheader against the White Sox.
Impact The Royals will likely rest several of their regulars in one of the day's two games. Ryan O'Hearn will start at first base Tuesday, but Santana should return for the nightcap.
MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Retreats to bench Santana isn't starting Saturday against the Rockies.
Impact Santana returned from the injured list for Friday's series opener in Colorado and went 0-for-3 with a run, two walks and a strikeout. Ryan O'Hearn will start at first base and bat cleanup Saturday.
MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Benintendi, Dozier lead 18-hit night; Royals top Rox 14-10
Andrew Benintendi hit a two-run homer and an RBI triple, Hunter Dozier had his first career five-hit game and the Kansas City Royals broke out of their offensive funk in a 14-10 vi...MAY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back from injured list Santana (ankle) was activated from the 10-day injured list and will bat cleanup as the designated hitter Friday in Colorado.
Impact The veteran slugger landed on the shelf with right ankle bursitis May 3 and will return after being sidelined for the 10-day minimum. Santana struggled this season prior to the injury with a .159/.312/.254 slash line through 19 games.
MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rockies aim to break 4-game skid, take on the Royals
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Wainwright, Arenado lead Cardinals to 10-0 romp over Royals
Adam Wainwright pitched seven innings of one-hit ball, Nolan Arenado hit a three-run shot and finished with five RBIs, and the Cardinals beat the Royals 10-0 to take their four-gam...MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kansas City Royals place Carlos Santana on injured list and bring back Emmanuel Rivera Carlos Santana has struggled at the plate for the Royals but had been better of late before an injury.
MAY 4, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Placed on 10-day IL Santana was placed on the 10-day injured list with right ankle bursitis Wednesday, retroactive to May 3.
Impact Santana was slated to miss a second consecutive game Wednesday after being scratched from Tuesday's lineup, and he'll get additional time to recover since he's dealing with some inflammation. Hunter Dozier and Ryan O'Hearn should see increased playing time at first base, while Emmanuel Rivera was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.
MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Wednesday's lineup Santana (ankle) isn't starting Wednesday against the Cardinals, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Impact The 36-year-old was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to right ankle soreness, and he'll be excluded from the starting nine for a second straight game. It's not yet clear whether Santana will be available off the bench, but Ryan O'Hearn will start at first base and bat fourth.
MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Olivares leads Royals against the Cardinals after 4-hit game
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Witt Jr hits 1st MLB homer, leads Keller, Royals over Cards
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Managing ankle soreness Santana was scratched from Tuesday's lineup versus the Cardinals due to right ankle soreness, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.
Impact Santana was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup for previously undisclosed reasons, and it's unclear when exactly he picked up the ankle injury. The veteran slugger should be considered day-to-day, and he could sit out again Wednesday since the Royals have a scheduled off day to follow Thursday.
MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Late scratch Tuesday Santana was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Cardinals for undisclosed reasons.
Impact Santana was initially penciled in to start at first base and bat cleanup, but he was absent from the revised lineup the Royals released closer to first pitch. Ryan O'Hearn will step into the starting nine in his place.
MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Goldschmidt HR, Matz sharp as Cardinals edge Royals 1-0
Paul Goldschmidt hit an early home run and Steven Matz and the St. Louis bullpen made it stand up, leading the Cardinals over the Kansas City Royals 1-0MAY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Judge homers twice, Yankees beat KC 6-4 for 9th straight win
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Draws three walks Santana went 0-for-2 with three walks and a run scored in Thursday's 5-2 extra-innings win over the White Sox.
Impact One of Santana's walks came in the Royals' three-run 10th inning. The first baseman's bat is cold to start the season with a .106 batting average, but he's partially offset that by posting a 22.6 percent walk rate through 15 games. He's added a home run, five RBI, six runs scored and a double in 62 plate appearances while regularly hitting in the middle of the order.
APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cranks first long ball Santana went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, two walks and an additional run in a 13-7 loss to the Mariners on Saturday.
Impact Santana walked in the first and fifth innings, scoring following the latter, and launched a two-run homer during a seventh-inning rally to tie the game. This was almost a necessary performance for Santana, who still draws walks but was just 2-for-32 on the season prior to Saturday's game. He'll need to string together a few more quality performances before he can be seen as an a potential option.
APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
France has 5 hits, 5 RBIs as Mariners outslug Royals 13-7
Ty France had five hits, including a three-run homer, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 13-7APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back in action Sanatana (undisclosed) is back in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins, batting fifth and playing first base, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Impact Santana missed the last two games after being scratched from Tuesday's lineup. His absence may have been primarily due to Salvador's eye issue, however, which prevented him from catching but didn't prevent him from serving as the designated hitter. Perez will catch again Thursday, freeing up the designated hitter spot for Hunter Dozier and the first base spot for Santana.
APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
