Santana (suspension) re-signed Thursday with the Red Sox on a minor-league contract, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Santana has been available on the open market since the winter and likely would have signed with an organization in the spring had he not been handed an 80-game suspension April 4 for violating baseball's performance-enhancing drugs policy. With the suspension having now lapsed, Santana is eligible to play in games, but the Red Sox are likely to send him to extended spring training in Fort Myers, Fla. for at least a week or two before assigning him to an affiliate. He should ultimately report to Triple-A Worcester, where he'll look to perform well enough to earn a look with the Red Sox as a utility man late in the season.

Santana received an 80-game suspension Monday after testing positive for the performance-enhancing drug Boldenone, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Santana hit .283/.324/.534 in a breakout campaign in 2019, but he's struggled to a .170/.247/.322 line in 53 games since then while battling injuries. Those struggles alone may explain why the 31-year-old is still a free agent, but it will now be even harder for him to find a deal.

Santana (illness) has been added to the Red Sox's ALDS roster, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Santana hasn't appeared in a major-league game in nearly a month after he tested positive for COVID-19. However, he began a rehab assignment in late September and went 2-for-15 with two doubles, two runs and four strikeouts. He should serve as a utility man during the ALDS.

Santana (illness) went 1-for-4 as the designated hitter for Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Santana kicked off a rehab assignment with the WooSox. It's unclear if he'll be added to the roster over the final four games, but his defensive versatility and speed could be useful with the Red Sox attempting to secure a playoff spot.

Santana (illness) joined Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday to begin a rehab assignment, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Santana has been on the COVID-19 injured list since Sept. 11 after testing positive for the virus, so he could need at least a few days' worth of workouts before the Red Sox are comfortable activating him. If Santana rejoins Boston for its final series of the regular season this weekend in Washington, he would likely serve as a utility man.

Santana was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday after he tested positive for the virus.

EDGE Analysis

Santana returned from the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday, but he'll have to spend more time away from the team due to his positive test result. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but Jack Lopez was recalled from Triple-A Worcester to take his place on the active roster.

Santana went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 12-7 loss to Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old entered the game with Boston trailing 12-3 in the eighth inning. Santana went back-to-back with Bobby Dalbec in the eighth, although the rally fell short. Santana missed two days while he was on the COVID-19 injured list, but his quick return indicates he is healthy. He'll likely continue to serve in a utility role. The veteran is slashing just .174/.250/.349 with five homers, 14 RBI, 14 runs scored and three stolen bases through 120 plate appearances.

Santana (undisclosed) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Santana landed on the COVID-19 IL on Sunday, but his quick return signals that he didn't test positive for the virus. The 30-year-old has had minimal playing time recently and should serve as utility depth after Taylor Motter and Franchy Cordero were removed from the active roster Tuesday.

Santana was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The length of Santana's absence will depend on whether he tested positive and whether he's been vaccinated against the virus. Franchy Cordero was recalled from Triple-A Worcester to fill his roster spot.

Santana entered Friday's game as a pinch runner and scored a run in an 8-5 win over Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Santana ran for Travis Shaw in the seventh inning then scored on Kyle Schwarber's two-run double two batters later. Santana, who was reinstated to the roster Wednesday amid a COVID-19 outbreak, could be used frequently. The Red Sox were already playing without middle infielders Enrique Hernandez, Christian Arroyo and Xander Bogaerts, before center fielder Jarren Duran was added to the COVID-19 list Friday. Although Santana plays multiple positions, middle infield and center field have been his primary spots throughout his career.