RHP Dennis Santana called up by Arizona, LHP Philip Abner designated for assignment

Reliever Dennis Santana has been called up by the Arizona Diamondbacks ahead of their game against the Atlanta Braves

Pittsburgh Pirates catchers Henry Davis (32) and Rafael Flores Jr. keep pitcher Dennis Santana from going after New York Yankees' José Caballero during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Monday, July 20, 2026 in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

By Associated Press

5 hours ago

ATLANTA (AP) — Reliever Dennis Santana was called up by the Arizona Diamondbacks ahead of their game against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.

The 30-year-old right-hander is joining his sixth big league team, having appeared with the Dodgers, Rangers, Mets, Yankees and Pirates over his nine-year career. He had 16 saves a year ago for Pittsburgh but was designated for assignment last month with a record of 2-5, two saves and a 6.05 ERA in 44 games.

Santana then joined Arizona's Triple-A team in Reno on a minor-league deal.

Left-hander Philip Abner, who had a 6.00 ERA in 13 appearances, was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks.

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