Twins manager Paul Molitor seemed to acknowledge the possibility that Santana (finger) might be shut down for the season, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. "I don't know when the next time he's going to pitch will be," Molitor said of the right-hander, who was placed on the 10-day disabled list Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Santana was shut down after experiencing renewed pain in the middle finger on his right hand, which required surgery in February. The procedure delayed Santana's season debut until after the All-Star break, with the 35-year-old delivering a dismal 8.03 ERA and 1.62 WHIP in 24.2 innings. Santana has notably suffered from a loss in velocity as a result of the procedure, with his four-seam fastball averaging 89.4 miles per hour over his five starts, per Brooks Baseball, a decline of four miles per hour from his 2017 average. With the Twins likely to exercise the $1 million buyout in Santana's contract this winter rather than picking up his $14 million for 2019, there isn't much incentive for the team to bring him back in September if he's able to pitch and hand him starts at the expense of younger rotation options under team control beyond this season.

Santana was placed on the 10-day disabled list Sunday due to recurring symptoms related to the original injury he suffered to his right middle finger prior to spring training, Dan Hayes of The Athletic Minnesota reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 35-year-old required surgery in early February to address the issue, resulting in him opening the season on the 60-day DL before he debuted July 25. Though he was ostensibly healthy, Santana's velocity was down significantly in his five starts for the Twins, resulting in him turning in a 8.03 ERA and 1.62 WHIP over 24.2 innings before Minnesota opted to shut him down again. With the Twins not in contention for the postseason, it wouldn't be surprising if Santana was shuttered for the rest of 2018 as the team looks to assess younger rotation options. Stephen Gonsalves was recalled from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move and will replace Santana in the rotation Monday against the White Sox.

Santana allowed seven runs on seven hits a three walks over four innings during Thursday's 15-8 win over the Tigers. He struck out three and did not factor in the decision.

EDGE Analysis

The Twins staked Santana eight runs over the first two innings but he couldn't qualify for the win as he exited after loading the bases without recording an out during the fifth inning. The veteran right-hander has been less than stellar with a 8.03 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 16:9 K:BB in five starts since coming off the disabled list in late July. The 35-year-old is next expected to start against the White Sox on Tuesday.

Santana (0-1) took the loss Friday as the Twins dropped a 5-3 decision to the Tigers, coughing up five runs on three hits and two walks over six innings while striking out five.

EDGE Analysis

All three hits Santana allowed went for extra bases -- a pair of two-run homers by Niko Goodrum and Jose Iglesias, plus a triple by JaCoby Jones. The veteran hurler's return from a finger injury has been a rough one so far, and and he now carries a 6.53 ERA through four starts. He'll next take the mound Thursday at home in a rematch against Detroit.

Santana allowed three runs on seven hits and one walk across 4.1 innings in a no-decision Sunday against the Royals. He struck out three.

EDGE Analysis

Santana gave up a two-run home run in the first inning and allowed another run in the fifth when he allowed three consecutive singles to start the frame. He was removed shortly after, neutralizing his eligibility to earn a win and limiting him to his shortest outing since returning from a finger injury. Santana owns an unsightly 6.14 ERA through 14.2 innings over three starts this year and will need to shake off the rust before he regains some sort of fantasy utility. His next opportunity to do that will come Friday against the Tigers.

Santana allowed four runs on six hits and two walks across 5.1 innings Monday in a no-decision against the Indians. He struck out one.

EDGE Analysis

All the runs on Santana's ledger came via the long ball, including solo home runs by Jose Ramirez in the first and fourth innings before a two-run shot by Yan Gomes in the fifth. He pounded the strike zone at a 68 percent clip, but he was too reliant on flyballs for outs and paid the price on multiple occasions. It's been slow going since returning from a finger injury for Santana who's now allowed seven earned runs across 10.1 innings combined over two starts. In his defense, he's faced a pair of difficult matchups since returning and will look to exploit a favorable one against the Royals this weekend.

Santana lasted five innings in his season debut Wednesday against the Blue Jays, allowing three runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out five.

EDGE Analysis

It was a decent enough showing for the veteran's first start of the season, though nothing to get fantasy owners too excited. Santana has posted ERAs of 3.38 and 3.28 in the last two seasons and could be a valuable contributor down the stretch, though it may take a few more starts to prove his effectiveness after missing over half a season following finger surgery. He'll get the opportunity to do that in a tough assignment Monday against Cleveland.

Santana (finger) was activated off the 60-day disabled list following Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Santana is set to take the mound Wednesday afternoon for the series finale against at Toronto. The 35-year-old's 2018 debut will come after missing the first half of the season as he underwent surgery on his right middle finger in February. Santana had a 3.28 ERA,1.13 WHIP and 167:61 K:BB over 211.1 innings for the Twins in 2017.

Santana (finger) will come of the disabled list and start for the Twins on Wednesday in Toronto, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Santana tossed six innings of one-run ball in a rehab game Friday, marking his third consecutive start of five innings or more in the minors. He's been rehabbing from finger surgery since May, and posted a 3.72 ERA across seven starts at three levels in the minors. The lengthy rehab process will finally come to an end Wednesday, when he takes the hill in Toronto for his 2018 debut. He's posted an ERA of 4.00 or less in each of his three recent seasons with the Twins, and could represent a waiver wire target in deeper leagues where he hasn't already been stashed.

Santana (finger) covered six innings for Triple-A Rochester and gave up one run on two hits and three walks and struck out one in his rehab outing Friday against Norfolk.

EDGE Analysis

It was the deepest that Santana had worked into any of his seven rehab starts this season, though he only tossed 66 pitches (48 strikes). Santana had built up to 86 pitches in his previous rehab start July 15, so the Twins should be comfortable bringing him back from the 60-day disabled list for his next appearance. The 35-year-old tentatively lines up for a start during the Twins' four-game series in Boston that begins July 26.