Santana (finger) threw four innings in a simulated game on a back field Sunday, Madeline Kenney of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Rick Renteria said Santana "looked good" and added the right-hander could pitch in a B-game in another five days. Santana, who is expected to be the White Sox's fifth starter, has yet to face major-league hitters this spring after missing most of last season due to a middle-finger injury.

Santana (finger) is set to throw live batting practice Sunday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Next up for Santana would be appearing in a minor-league spring game next Friday, assuming live batting practice goes smoothly. The veteran right-hander is trying to ramp things up to crack the White Sox's starting rotation, though his availability for Opening Day remains unclear.

Santana (finger) is hoping to make his Cactus League debut March 15 against the Cubs, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Santana was forced to settle for a minor-league deal this offseason after a lingering finger issue limited him to just five starts with the Twins in 2018. The veteran right-hander is currently getting up to speed on the back fields. Santana is competing for the team's final rotation spot, though it remains to be seen whether he'll be ready for the start of the season.

Santana (finger) reported feeling no pain after throwing a simulated game Thursday, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Santana underwent surgery on his right middle finger last season while with the Twins and was forced to sign a minor-league deal this spring. The 36-year-old right-hander will throw at least one more simulated game before getting into game action. He's in the mix for the final rotation spot, although his delayed start may cause the White Sox to have him start the season at Triple-A Charlotte.

Santana (finger) will throw a simulated game Thursday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Santana, who was limited to just five appearances for the Twins in 2018 due to the injury, threw a bullpen session Monday that he described as "very good." He added that it's still too early to tell if he'll be ready by Opening Day. Once healthy, Santana is expected to slot in as the fifth starter in the White Sox's rotation.

Santana said Saturday that he's still working through the finger issue he battled in 2018 and acknowledged he might not be ready to pitch by Opening Day, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The White Sox officially announced Santana's signing after the right-hander had been on the open market for nearly four months. Though his contract is only a minor-league deal that won't immediately afford him on a spot on the 40-man roster, Santana's long track record of success prior to 2018 should make him a viable candidate for the major-league rotation if he proves healthy in camp. It doesn't sound like Santana is dealing with any physical complications with the finger on his pitching hand, but he's nonetheless easing into the upcoming season after completing his second bullpen session of the spring Saturday. Santana's velocity readings this spring will likely prove most telling about his health after his fastball averaged just 89.4 miles per hour over his five appearances with the Twins in 2018. That was a decline of four mph from his mark in 2017, a season in which he turned in a 3.28 ERA over 211.1 innings.

Santana signed a minor-league deal with an invitation to major-league camp with the White Sox on Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 36-year-old posted ERAs of 4.00 or lower for five straight seasons from 2013 to 2017 but had a difficult time last season. A finger injury limited him to just five starts, in which he struggled to an 8.03 ERA. The nature of that injury is less worrisome than an elbow or shoulder issue, though given his age a bounceback campaign certainly can't be guaranteed.

Santana's club option for 2019 was not picked up by the Twins on Tuesday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rather than paying him $14 million in 2019, the Twins will let Santana walk after a lingering finger issue limited the veteran right-hander to just five ineffective starts in 2018 (8.03 ERA, 5.8 K/9 and 3.3 HR/9 across 24.2 innings). The soon-to-be 36-year-old is just one season removed from an All-Star campaign in 2017 (3.28 ERA across 33 starts), so he should draw some interest in free agency.

Santana (finger) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Saturday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Twins purchased the contract of Juan Graterol earlier in the day, so they booted Santana off the 40-man roster to make room. Santana had already been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a finger issue.

Santana is undering going PRP treatments to his right middle finger and will not pitch again in 2018, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Paul Molitor indicated Aug. 20 the possibility of Santana being done for the season, and his continued treatment makes it an easy decision with the season drawing to a close. The Twins seem likely to exercise the $1 million buyout in the 36-year-old's contract this offseason instead of retaining him for $14 million in 2019. Santana made only five starts this season, allowing 22 runs across 24.2 innings, and allowed nine home runs.