Royals host the Twins on 3-game home win streak
The Kansas City Royals, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Minnesota TwinsAPRIL 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CARLOS SANTANA #30 - FIRST BASEMAN - MINNESOTA TWINS
23 HR •
71 RBI •
.238 AVG
23 HR
71 RBI
.238 AVG
Out again Wednesday Santana (undisclosed) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.
Impact The Royals made Santana a late scratch from the lineup ahead of Tuesday's 4-3 win, but an explanation for his removal from the starting nine wasn't immediately provided. Until more information behind the nature of his absence is available, Santana can be viewed as day-to-day. Hunter Dozier will pick up another start at first base in Santana's stead.
APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Royals bring 1-0 series lead over Twins into game 2
The Kansas City Royals take a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Minnesota TwinsAPRIL 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Royals Scratch Carlos Santana From Lineup Ahead of Game vs. Twins Ahead of their series-opening game against the Minnesota Twins, the Kansas City Royals have scratched 1B Carlos Santana from the lineup.
APRIL 19, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Scratched from lineup Santana was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday's' game against the Twins for undisclosed reasons, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Impact Hunter Dozier will move to first base, with Salvador Perez serving as the designated hitter and Cam Gallagher entering the lineup behind the plate. Santana has struggled to an .077/.226/.115 line through eight games despite posting a 9.7 percent strikeout rate.
APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dozier's two-run homer lifts the Royals to win over Detroit
Hunter Dozier homered to break a tie in the sixth, and lead the Kansas City Royals to a 3-1 win over the Detroit TigersAPRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rookie Torkelson's 2-run bomb sends Tigers past Royals 2-1
Rookie Spencer Torkelson hit a long two-run homer and had two of Detroit’s three hits, and the Tigers handed the Kansas City Royals their fifth straight loss, 2-1APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Little production out of No. 5 spot Santana will start at first base and bat fifth in Thursday's game against the Tigers.
Impact Santana has batted out of the No. 5 spot in each of the Royals' games to date, but hitting directly beyond four-time Silver Slugger winner Salvador Perez has yet to bear fruit for the veteran. Through 19 plate appearances, Santana has produced one hit (a double) and has drawn three walks. On a positive note, Santana has struck out just once, so he hasn't looked completely lost at the plate. Expect his average to climb once his .067 BABIP normalizes.
APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
In good form Santana has gone 10-for-26 with two doubles, six RBI and three runs scored through nine Cactus League games.
Impact Santana's always been a bit questionable from a batting average standpoint -- he's only hit at or above .260 in three of his 12 major-league campaigns. He's usually more solid with plate discipline, but he faltered there in 2021 as well with career-low marks in walk rate (13.2 percent) and on-base percentage (.319) in 158 games. He added 19 home runs, 69 RBI, 66 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases. He'll turn 36 a day after Opening Day, so it's tough to bet on a bounce-back campaign here. If Santana declines further, Hunter Dozier, Ryan O'Hearn or prospect Nick Pratto could get a longer look at first base.
APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Three hits in season finale Santana went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Sunday's 7-3 loss to Minnesota.
Impact While the first baseman could be counted on for solid on-base abilities in the first half of the season, he slumped badly after the All-Star break. In the end, Santana posted a .214/.319/.342 slash line, leading to a career-low .660 OPS in 158 games. Outside of a resurgent 2019, Santana's been on a noticeable downward slide since 2016. He's still under contract for 2022, but top prospect Nick Pratto could force Kansas City's hand in spring training after batting .266 across 123 games between Double-A and Triple-A.
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bieber 3 solid innings, Indians avoid 3-game sweep by Royals
Shane Bieber pitched three effective innings, Bradley Zimmer drove in three runs and the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 6-1 to avoid a three-game sweepOCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Perez hits MLB-leading 47th HR, Royals beat Indians 6-4
Salvador Perez hit his major league-leading 47th home run and the Kansas City Royals defeated the Cleveland Indians 6-4 Tuesday nightSEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Perez breaks Bench's home run record; Royals sweep Indians
Salvador Perez hit his 46th home run, breaking Johnny Bench’s record for most by a catcher in a season to highlight the opener, then the Kansas City Royals completed a doubleheader...SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bubic and Royals dent Mariners, Kikuchi with 8-1 victory
Kris Bubic allowed two hits over 6 1/3 innings in his best start this season, and the Kansas City Royals beat Seattle 8-1 to put another dent in the Mariners’ slim playoff chancesSEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting Thursday Santana is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.
Impact It's been a disappointing season for the veteran first baseman, who's hit just .219/.322/.359 on the season. He's still playing regularly at this point, starting 15 straight games prior to Thursday's day off, but it's possible the Royals elect to turn to younger options more frequently down the stretch. Ryan O'Hearn will be the first baseman Thursday.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hernández sharp as Royals blank Orioles 6-0
Carlos Hernández pitched six impressive innings, and Nicky Lopez and Hunter Dozier homered as the Kansas City Royals beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-0SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slugs 19th homer Santana went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Orioles.
Impact He took Alexander Wells deep in the fourth inning, but the Royals were already in a 6-1 hole at that point. Santana is now one homer shy of his eighth season with 20 or more, but his .703 OPS (on a .225/.329/.374 slash line) would be the worst mark of his career over a full schedule.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mullins homers again, Orioles hit 3 to beat Royals 7-3
Cedric Mullins homered for the third consecutive game and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Snaps power drought Santana went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk Saturday in a loss to the White Sox.
Impact Santana clubbed a 441-foot solo shot in the sixth inning for the Royals' final run. The long ball snapped 35-game streak without a homer for the veteran, during which he batted only .185 with a mere five RBI over 130 at-bats. Santana has recently been dealing with a hip injury, so Saturday's power display could be a sign that he is feeling better.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Grandal, Chisox hold on 10-7; Royals' Perez reaches 40 HRs
Yasmani Grandal went 3 for 3 with a home run and four RBIs as the Chicago White Sox built a big lead and then held off Salvador Perez and the Kansas City Royals 10-7SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Keuchel struggles again, White Sox lose to Royals 7-2
Dallas Keuchel had another rocky outing for the AL Central-leading White Sox, allowing six runs in three innings in Chicago’s 7-2 loss to the Kansas City RoyalsSEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Royals' Josh Staumont, Carlos Santana team up for most bizarre out of MLB season Did Royals relief pitcher Josh Staumont do this on purpose?
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
