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Parts ways with KC Santana elected free agency Wednesday.

Impact The soon-to-be 39-year-old right-hander will explore his options on the open market after he filled a long-relief role for Kansas City for most of the 2021 season. Over 38 appearances spanning 65.1 innings, Santana submitted a 4.68 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and a 52:22 K:BB.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fills bulk role Tuesday Santana allowed three hits and two walks with three strikeouts in three innings during Tuesday's 6-4 win over Cleveland.

Impact Starter Brady Singer left with an arm injury in the first inning, but Santana was able to provide some length out of the bullpen. The 38-year-old hasn't had a great September, posting a 6.75 ERA and 2.36 WHIP in 9.1 innings, so Tuesday was a rare bright spot. He's fared better on the year with a 4.76 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 51:22 K:BB across 64.1 innings overall, mainly in a multi-inning role.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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 night

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cabrera drives in 4 runs as Tigers top Royals 5-1

Miguel Cabrera drove in four runs, including a go-ahead, two-run double in the sixth inning, and the Detroit Tigers downed the Kansas City Royals 5-1

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Perez hits 43rd homer as Royals rally past Athletics, 10-7

Salvador Perez hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the sixth inning, the Kansas City bullpen bailed out starter Jackson Kowar and the Royals rallied from an early six-run hole to bea...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes win in extras Santana (2-2) fired a scoreless 10th inning, allowing just a walk to earn the win over the Twins on Friday.

Impact Santana entered the bottom of the 10th inning in a tie game with a runner on second. He issued a leadoff walk to Luis Arraez, but retired the next three batters in order to keep the game tied. The Royals scored two in the 11th inning to give Santana the win. The 38-year-old has a 4.70 ERA and 1.25 WHIP with 46 strikeouts in 59.1 innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Singer scheduled to start for Royals at Twins

The Royals will start Brady Singer on Saturday while the Twins are expected to counter with Michael Pineda

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Benintendi pushes Royals past Twins in 11th with 2nd homer

Andrew Benintendi had four hits and two home runs, the last a two-run shot in the 11th to send the Kansas City Royals to a 6-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stuck with loss Santana (1-2) took the loss Wednesday versus Cleveland, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits and a walk with one strikeout in one inning.

Impact Higher-leverage relievers Josh Staumont and Scott Barlow had already pitched, and Santana allowed Cleveland to scrape together a pair of runs in the 11th and take the game. The veteran right-hander has had few poor outings of late, as this was just the second time in his last 12 appearances he's allowed runs to score. Santana owns a 4.50 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 44:17 K:BB across 56 innings this season, mainly as a multi-inning reliever.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Minor expected to start for the Royals against the Indians

The Indians will start Triston McKenzie on Thursday while the Royals are expected to counter with Mike Minor

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hedges' 11th-inning bloop lifts Indians over Royals 5-3

Austin Hedges popped an RBI single just out of reach of first baseman Carlos Santana for the tiebreaking run in the 11th inning and the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royal...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns first win Santana (1-1) struck out two across two perfect innings to earn the win Thursday versus Seattle.

Impact Starter Brad Keller exited early with a shoulder injury with Kansas City behind, but the team pulled ahead in the sixth inning. Santana was awarded the win officially after strong work in the seventh and eighth innings. He's been excellent in August, allowing just one run on seven hits and three walks while dialing up 13 strikeouts in 15.1 innings. The veteran right-hander now has a 4.42 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 43:16 K:BB across 55 innings overall.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gilbert expected to start as Seattle hosts Kansas City

The Royals will start Kris Bubic on Friday while the Mariners are expected to counter with Logan Gilbert

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pitches three scoreless innings Santana allowed two hits and struck out two in three scoreless innings during Sunday's 7-2 loss to St. Louis.

Impact The 38-year-old logged the most innings of any of Kansas City's six pitchers in the contest after a terrible start from Kris Bubic. Santana's workload has ticked up in August, and he's allowed just one run in his last 9.1 innings while scattering six hits and a walk with seven strikeouts. For the year, he has a 4.96 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 37:14 K:BB in 49 innings of mainly low-leverage work.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seeing irregular work Santana has pitched just five times since the start of July, allowing nine runs in 5.2 innings.

Impact The 38-year-old's recent work has given manager Mike Matheny little reason to trust him, but Santana has still seen an unusually light workload. The veteran right-hander allowed a walk in a scoreless inning Sunday versus Toronto. It was the first time he didn't allow a run since June 18. He's pitched to a 5.75 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 31:14 K:BB through 40.2 innings this year, mainly in a low-leverage role.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lynch, Soler and Perez lead Royals over Tigers 6-1

Daniel Lynch pitched eight scoreless, Jorge Soler homered twice and Salvador Perez once to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 6-1 win over the Detroit Tigers

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yields three runs in relief Santana allowed three runs on four hits and a walk with two strikeouts in 1.2 innings in a 14-6 loss to Cleveland on Saturday.

Impact Santana has struggled since the start of June, posting a 7.97 ERA and 1.48 WHIP across his last 20.1 innings spanning 10 appearances. He's only kept opponents off the scoreboard in three of those outings. The bulk reliever has a 5.67 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 30:13 K:BB across 39.2 innings overall.

JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox hit 4 homers, Eovaldi shuts down Royals in 15-1 rout

Kiké Hernández led off with a homer for the third time in five days, Nathan Eovaldi pitched seven scoreless innings and the Boston Red Sox routed the struggling Kansas City Royals...

JULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yields three runs in relief Santana allowed three runs on three hits and a walk with three strikeouts over 3.1 innings in Saturday's 8-0 loss to Texas.

Impact Kyle Zimmer threw a scoreless inning as the opener Saturday, but Kris Bubic struggled in the second and couldn't complete the frame. Santana's lone mistake was a three-run home run to Joey Gallo in the fourth. Through 15.2 innings in June, Santana has allowed 10 runs, 12 hits and five walks while striking out 14. He's yielded four homers this month and has now allowed seven long balls for the year. The right-hander owns a 4.37 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 26:10 K:BB across 35 innings overall as a bulk reliever.

JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Continues in long-relief role Santana allowed three runs on four hits and struck out three over four innings in Monday's 10-3 loss to Detroit.

Impact Santana has filled a flexible bullpen role lately, covering multiple innings in three of his last six outings. The 38-year-old has a 3.99 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 19:7 K:BB across 29.1 innings this season. As long as he sees bulk relief innings, he could be a candidate for a spot start should the need arise.

JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Works four innings Santana allowed three runs on three hits and two walks with four strikeouts in four innings in Monday's 8-3 loss to the Angels.

Impact Top prospect Jackson Kowar only lasted two-thirds of an inning in his major-league debut Monday, so Santana was called on for a long relief outing. The right-hander has filled a versatile role for Kansas City this year, as seven of his 11 appearances have covered multiple innings. He's posted a decent 3.70 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 16:7 K:BB across 24.1 innings. He's most likely to see assignments as a bulk reliever or spot starter.

JUNE 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keller expected to start for the Royals against Twins

The Royals will start Brad Keller on Sunday and the Twins are expected to counter with Matt Shoemaker

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Handed loss Saturday Santana (0-1) took the loss Saturday at Minnesota after giving up three runs on four hits with two strikeouts and one walk over three innings.

Impact The 38-year-old made his second start of the season and threw 30 of 47 pitches for strikes, and he was removed during the fourth inning after issuing a leadoff walk. Santana could receive another start or two given the Royals don't have another scheduled off day until June 17.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE