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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Santana will start Saturday's game against Minnesota, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Santana made a spot start in mid-April, and he'll make his second start of the season at Target Field on Saturday. The right-hander has posted a 2.20 ERA and 0.98 WHIP in 16.1 innings across eight appearances (one start) to begin the year.

Santana pitched a perfect inning with two strikeouts in Thursday's 7-2 loss to Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander worked the eighth inning and got through it without adding any extra damage. Santana has been effective in a relief role this year with a 2.20 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 10:4 K:BB across 16.1 innings. He's not likely to pitch in high-leverage situations, so there's not much the 38-year-old can offer to fantasy managers.

Santana allowed two hits and a walk with one strikeout in three scoreless innings in Tuesday's 8-7 loss to Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Starter Brady Singer lasted only 3.1 innings Tuesday in what looked like it would be a lopsided loss. Santana's strong work in the sixth through eighth innings allowed Kansas City to stage a comeback attempt, but reliever Scott Barlow allowed a walkoff single in the ninth. Santana has a 2.51 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 7:4 K:BB across 14.1 innings, primarily in a long-relief role.

Santana allowed a run on two hits and two walks with two strikeouts in four innings during Friday's 9-1 loss to Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Starter Brady Singer (heel) was pulled from the game after two innings. Santana ended up logging the most innings of any Kansas City pitcher Friday. He has a 3.00 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 4:2 K:BB across nine innings in three appearances this season. Santana could be an option for spot starts but is most likely to see long-relief assignments.

Santana pitched two innings, allowing two runs on four hits with one strikeout in a 14-7 loss to the Rays on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Santana was the only one of eight Royals pitchers to complete two innings in a game that saw the Rays score early and often. The veteran right-hander has a 5.40 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and two strikeouts across five innings in two appearances. Santana can be expected to fill a multi-inning role in the bullpen and occasionally work as a spot starter.

Santana didn't factor into the decision in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, allowing one run on two hits over three innings while striking out one in a 3-2 win.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran righty gave the Royals a solid, if short, performance in his spot start, tossing 25 of 36 pitches for strikes. The team doesn't have any vacancies in its usual rotation right now, but Santana's effort may have been enough to earn a long relief role rather than getting kicked off the big-league roster and back to the alternate training site.

Santana will start Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 38-year-old had his contract selected by Kansas City on Tuesday, and he's now poised to make his season debut following Friday's postponement. Santana could receive a longer look in the rotation with a strong showing Saturday.. The right-hander didn't pitch last season and had a 9.45 ERA over 13.1 innings with the White Sox in 2019.

Santana had his contract selected by Kansas City on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran right-hander missed out on the Royals' Opening Day roster, but he'll join the team less than two weeks into the regular season. Santana last pitched in 2019 and posted a 9.45 ERA over 13.1 innings with the White Sox, and he should fill a long relief role for the Royals.