Ervin Santana
Contract: Signed through 2009
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 160 lbs
- Born: Dec 12, 1982
- Debut: May 17, 2005
SEASON
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Newsbreakers
October 1, 2009
Ervin Santana will pitch out of the bullpen in the first round of the playoffs, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Our View:
Santana has thrown two shutouts and posted a 3.18 ERA since August 1, but not been as consistent as John Lackey, Joe Saunders, Scott Kazmir and Jered Weaver this season. The decision seems dubious in light of Santana's recent success, but the Angels usually know what they are doing.
September 28, 2009
Ervin Santana allowed seven hits over nine scoreless innings in Monday's 11-0 win over the Rangers at Angel Stadium. He had one walk with two strikeouts.
Our View:
Santana evened his record to 8-8, and recorded his second complete game and shutout. He allowed two or less earned runs in three of his six starts this month.
September 17, 2009
Ervin Santana pitched seven innings of three-run ball at Fenway Park on Thursday, as the Angels rebounded from an ugly loss to beat the Red Sox 4-3.
Our View:
After a truly disastrous first half to 2009, Santana has pitched pretty effectively since the beginning of August, going 4-2 with a 3.38 ERA in nine starts.
September 12, 2009
Ervin Santana allowed only three runs in seven innings on Saturday (two earned), but took a no-decision, as Los Angeles lost 4-3 to the White Sox in ten innings at home.
Our View:
Santana has finally found a groove after a mostly disastrous 2009, and could find himself a spot in the Angels' postseason rotation if he hurls a few more quality starts down the stretch.
September 7, 2009
Ervin Santana was roughed up for five runs (four earned) on nine hits over 5.2 innings in Monday's 6-3 loss at Kansas City. He had two walks with five strikeouts.
Our View:
Santana now has a losing record at 7-8, and is winless over his last three starts.
September 1, 2009
Ervin Santana only surrendered one earned run on five hits over six innings in Tuesday's 2-1 loss at Seattle. He had one walk and two strikeouts.
Our View:
Santana pitched well tonight, but was forced to take a no-decision due to poor run support from his teammates. He went 4-1 with a 3.27 ERA over five starts last month, and looks to remain solid in September.
August 28, 2009
Ervin Santana pitched well in Thursday's 2-0 loss to the Athletics at Angel Stadium, as he only allowed two earned runs on eight hits over six innings. He had two walks and fired six strikeouts.
Our View:
Santana was dealt a loss due to no run support from his teammates, and falls to 7-7 for the season. He allowed three or less earned runs in each of his last four starts.
August 22, 2009
Aside from allowing a three-run Adam Lind home run, Ervin Santana was solid on Saturday, pitching six effective innings as the Angels won 7-3 in Toronto.
Our View:
Santana has suddenly reeled off four decent starts, and should be snapped up immediately if his original owner dropped him in disgust during his epic struggles earlier this season.
August 17, 2009
Ervin Santana gave up three earned runs on seven hits over six innings in Monday's 8-5 win at Baltimore. He had one walk and five strikeouts.
Our View:
Santana improved his record to an even 6-6, and has collected a win in each of his last three starts. He is pitching well this month after holding a poor 7.16 ERA over six starts in July.
August 11, 2009
Ervin Santana was dominant in Tuesday's 6-0 win over the Rays at Angel Stadium, as he only surrendered three hits over nine scoreless innings. He had two walks with six strikeouts.
Our View:
Santana collected his first complete game and shutout of the season, and bounced back after allowing four or more earned runs in each of his previous four starts. Hopefully he will pitch well for fantasy owners down the stretch.
August 6, 2009
Ervin Santana picked up the win on Thursday despite allowing four runs in six innings pitched. Santana gave up five hits and walked five while striking out seven.
Our View:
Another outing filled with with Santana giving up runs and striking out hitters, but today it translated into a win thanks to a hot offense. Santana is still a risky fantasy play, but if he keeps striking huys out it may be worth the risk considering he plays for a good team in LA.
July 31, 2009
Ervin Santana was tagged for five earned runs on eight hits over six innings in Friday's 11-5 win at Minnesota. He had two walks and six strikeouts.
Our View:
Minnesota was leading 5-2 when Santana exited, so he takes a no-decision for his poor performance. He gave up 11 earned runs over his previous two starts heading into tonight, and looks to remain an unstable fantasy option for his next turn in the Angels' rotation.
July 26, 2009
Ervin Santana was awful again on Sunday, allowing six earned runs in just 3.2 innings. The Angels weren't able to recover, as they lost 10-1 to the Twins at home.
Our View:
It's time to face the facts--Santana, no matter how good his 2008 season was, just doesn't belong on your fantasy roster at this point. His 7.29 ERA and 1.71 WHIP are some of the worst in the American League, and he has allowed fewer than five runs just four times in 11 starts. Of course it is possible that he could rebound and start pitching well again, but that promise doesn't outstrip the damage he's currently doing to your team.
July 21, 2009
Ervin Santana gave up five earned runs on eight hits over six innings in Tuesday's 8-5 win at Kansas City. He had one walk and fired seven strikeouts.
Our View:
It was not a solid performance for Santana, but the Angels provided enough offensive firepower for him to collect his third win of the season. Fantasy owners should be pleased that he snapped a three-game losing streak as well.
July 21, 2009
Ervin Santana is scheduled to face-off against the Royals' Sidney Ponson in the first game of the doubleheader between the Angels and Royals on Tuesday. The game is scheduled to begin at 5:10 EST.
Our View:
Today was Santana's scheduled day to pitch, so he should be just fine tonight. Ponson was supposed to start the game that got rained out last night, and now he finds himself facing off against Santana.
July 16, 2009
Ervin Santana was dominant on Thursday night, allowing just three hits over eight innings as the Angels beat the A's 6-2 in Oakland. It was only Santana's third quality start of the season.
Our View:
Santana appeared to be "back" when he went 8.2 innigns on June 5 too, however, so don't proclaim him to be the old Ervin just yet. Still, his performance was encouraging nonetheless (even if it was against Oakland), and you should start him his next time out no matter what.
July 14, 2009
The LA Times is reporting that the Angels have set their rotation to begin the second half of the season. Ervin Santana will pitch on Thursday, followed by Joe Saunders, Jared Weaver, and John Lackey.
Our View:
The break came at a good time for Santana, as he has been terrible lately. Hopefully he can turn it around in the second half, but until he shows signs of improvement fantasy owners should stay far away.
July 9, 2009
Ervin Santana got bombed again on Wednesday, allowing three home runs and five earned runs in just four innings of work, as the Rangers pasted Anaheim 8-1.
Our View:
Worse yet, two of the home runs were to Andruw Jones. Santana has looked nothing like the pitcher that went 16-7 with over 200 strikeouts in 2008, and should be held out of your starting lineup for the foreseeable future. He seems eons away from figuring things out, and will only do more harm than good if you keep starting him.
July 4, 2009
In his return to action on Friday night, Ervin Santana was promptly rocked by the Orioles. He allowed six runs (four earned) on eight hits and three walks over just five inning. He was took the loss as the Angels fell 6-4.
Our View:
Santana hasn't been a semblance of the pitcher he was last season, and this had to dampen the spirits of the Angels faithful. They got a boost with his return, but the results of his performance were disheartening. He's probably safer on your bench until he puts it together again.
July 3, 2009
As expected, the Angels activated pitcher Ervin Santana from the disabled list. He gets the start tonight against the Orioles.
Our View:
Santana has been on the DL since June 11 with an inflammation in his right triceps. He hasn't been very effective this season in six starts prior to landing on the DL, but the Angels are hoping he shows his 2008 form now that he's healthy.
July 1, 2009
Ervin Santana could return to the Angels' rotation Friday, according to MLB.com. Santana fired 45 pitches in a tune-up outing on Sunday against minor league hitters in Arizona to convince the Angels' brass that he's ready to return to action.
Our View:
Santana has not started a game since June 11 while recovering from right triceps inflammation. If he returns Friday, Matt Palmer will start Saturday night. Sean O'Sullivan would move to a middle relief role as well, if he is not sent down to Triple-A.
June 30, 2009
The LA Times is reporting that Angels' pitcher Ervin Santana has rejoined the team in Texas after his rehab outing on Sunday. Santana is said to be feeling no ill-effects from his last start, and it is expected that he will return to the rotation this weekend.
Our View:
Santana is scheduled to throw a bullpen session under the watchful eye of the Angels' coaching staff on Wednesday, and assuming all goes well he is expected to start this weekend. Santana owners should be ready to activate him, and considering his first start back is expected to be against the Orioles, you may want to get him in right away.
June 29, 2009
According to MLB.com, injured Angels' starter Ervin Santana threw a successful rehab start on Sunday night and has pronounced himself ready to return to the Angels' rotation. Santana faced 13 batters and allowed three hits while striking out seven.
Our View:
The Angels want to see how he is feeling today, but all signs point to a return this week for Santana. He was said to have looked very good in the start, so we will keep you updated on his status with the team as the week goes on. If you are a Santana owner, you should be prepared to activate him soon.
June 26, 2009
Ervin Santana threw a successful bullpen session Friday while recovering from right triceps inflammation, according to the Orange County Register.
Our View:
Santana has been out of action since June 11, and is optimistic of returning to the Angels' rotation in a little bit over a week. He will continue his rehab in Arizona Sunday.
June 22, 2009
Updating an earlier report, the Angels are concerned with Ervin Santana's ailing right elbow, according to the Orange County Register. Skipper Mike Scioscia said, "You are always concerned when you have a pitcher as talented as Ervin and he has an issue with his elbow."
Our View:
The Angels believe Santana can return to their rotation as soon as early July, but are not certain. Sean O'Sullivan will take his next turn in the rotation Tuesday against Colorado, and is worth targeting in AL-only leagues.
June 22, 2009
Ervin Santana has been placed on the 15-day DL with his strained forearm, according to the Orange County Register. He felt discomfort a while after throwing a bullpen session Sunday.
Our View:
The move is retroactive to June 12, and he is eligible to be activated as early as Friday. Sean O'Sullivan will start Tuesday's game against the Rockies.
June 19, 2009
Ervin Santana, who is recovering from a strained forearm, threw off flat ground Friday, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Santana felt very good after throwing, and may return to the Angels' rotation Tuesday against the Rockies at Angel Stadium. He will throw a bullpen session on Sunday.
June 17, 2009
According to the LA Times Ervin Santana had an MRI on his injured elbow and forearm and the test showed no abnormalities.
Our View:
This is obviously good news for the Angels, but the elbow could still be a problem for Santana. He will avoid surgery, but still has yet to play catch and doesn't know if the tightness that caused him to miss his last start will flare up again. Don't forget he missed the first six weeks of the season due to an elbow ligament strain. However, the team is hopeful that he will be back on track and ready to start against the Rockies on June 23rd. Stay tuned.
June 15, 2009
Ervin Santana will miss at least one start after feeling tightness in his right forearm during his last outing, according to the Orange County Register.
Our View:
Sean O'Sullivan is expected to take Santana's next turn in the rotation. Santana received an MRI today, and the Angels are awaiting the results. The team will not need him to pitch again until June 23 due to open dates in the schedule.
June 11, 2009
Ervin Santana was lit up for six earned runs on eight hits over 4.2 innings in Thursday's 11-1 loss at Tampa Bay. He had two walks and three strikeouts.
Our View:
Santana's ERA climbs to 7.47, and he falls to 1-3 over six starts. He looks to remain an unstable fantasy option for his next trip to the hill.
June 5, 2009
Ervin Santana was in control from the hill in Friday's 2-1 win at Detroit, as he only allowed one earned run on six hits over 8.2 innings. He had two walks and seven strikeouts.
Our View:
Santana claimed his first win of the season over five starts. He should continue to get stronger with each start.
May 31, 2009
Ervin Santana got rocked to the tune of eight runs off 10 hits and three walks with two strikeouts in 5.1 innings against Seattle on Sunday.
Our View:
Santana was able to escape the loss after the Angels staged a ninth-inning comeback, but that doesn't erase the fact that he's been completely shelled his past two outings after looking alright in his first two back from the DL. Santana still has fine potential should he regain his form from last season and should probably be held onto, though you shouldn't think about starting him until he gets back on track.
May 25, 2009
Ervin Santana retired only three of the 13 batters he faced in Monday's 17-3 loss to the White Sox. He gave up seven runs on eight hits and a walk in his third start of the season.
Our View:
Santana obviously did not have it tonight. He looked fairly good in his first two outings and should rebound from this performance his next time out. Stick with him for now.
May 20, 2009
Ervin Santana will be asked to raise his count to around 90 pitches for his second start since coming off the DL with his elbow ailment, according to the Los Angeles Daily News.
Our View:
He allowed three earned runs on seven hits in his first outing that lasted five innings. Santana, who won 16 games with a 1.12 WHIP in 2008, will continue to get stronger with each start, and is worth employing in fantasy lineups for his next trip to the hill.
May 14, 2009
Ervin Santana was just average in his first start of the season on Thursday as the Angels beat the Red Sox in 12 innings. Santana went five innings and allowed three runs on seven hits while walking three and striking out five.
Our View:
Not bad for his first start, but he was a little rusty. Santana should only improve as he gets stronger and as he gets used to pitching in the majors again. He should be started in all leagues at this point unless he begins to struggle.
May 14, 2009
As expected, Ervin Santana has been activated from the DL following his recovery from a sprained elbow, according to TSN.
Our View:
He will make his first start of the season tonight against the Red Sox. He is 1-2 with a 5.73 ERA over four career starts against Boston.
May 13, 2009
Ervin Santana is slated to make his first start of 2009 Thursday against the Red Sox, according to the Orange County Register. He has been recovering from a sprained elbow.
Our View:
Santana nailed down 16 wins last season, with a solid 3.49 ERA and 1.12 WHIP. He will draw a tough assignment in his first game back, but will be worth employing in fantasy lineups right away.
May 9, 2009
Ervin Santana is slated to make another rehab start this weekend, and could return to the Angels' rotation five days later if he fares fine, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Our View:
Santana won 16 games with a 1.12 WHIP in 2008, and will provide a boost to the Angels' ailing rotation if healthy. Santana is worth acquiring if dangling on the waiver wire in fantasy leagues.
May 5, 2009
Ervin Santana's rehab start at Single-A Rancho Cucamonga Monday didn't go well (he allowed a pair of homers in 4.2 innings), but the important thing is that he felt no pain in his elbow, according to the LA Daily News. "Today is fine," Santana said. "Let's see how it feels tomorrow."
Our View:
Santana is expected to make one more rehab start, and if that goes well, he will then rejoin the Halos.
April 30, 2009
Ervin Santana (elbow) is tentatively scheduled to start at Triple-A in a rehab game on Monday, according to the Orange County Register. He will make two or three starts before rejoining the Angels rotation.
Our View:
It sounds like Santana will be back in two weeks barring any setbacks. He should be a fantasy factor in mixed leagues if he's anywhere nearly as effective as he was a season ago when he went 16-7 with a 3.49 ERA.
April 29, 2009
Ervin Santana (elbow) will throw 45-to-50 pitches in an extended spring training game on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Times confirms. He tossed 24 pitches in his previous outing.
Our View:
Santana could begin a minor league rehab assignment next week. We would expect him to need at least two starts, if not three or four, in the minors before jumping back to the majors.
April 25, 2009
Ervin Santana continues to proceed as expected in his return from an elbow injury, according to the Orange County Register. He threw 24 pitches in extended spring training on Friday and reportedly felt very good about the outing.
Our View:
Santana continues to look like he will be back with the Angels by mid-May. He will make one more outing in extended spring before heading to the minor league rehab stint.
April 16, 2009
The Los Angeles Times reports that Ervin Santana threw off of a mound on Wednesday and reported no discomfort afterwards. "Ervin went after it hard and threw very well off a mound," manager Mike Scioscia said. "We're very pleased." The starter is recovering from an elbow injury.
Our View:
It appears that Santana will be back by mid-May and possibly sooner. We'll be following his bullpens and rehab assignment to keep an eye out for any red flags, but there's a good shot that he will be a solid fantasy contributor again before too long.
April 12, 2009
Manager Mike Scioscia indicated that Ervin Santana has completed his long-toss program and will start throwing off a mound in a few days, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Our View:
Santana could return to the Angels' rotation in early-May, barring a setback in his recovery from a right elbow injury.
April 7, 2009
Ervin Santana, who is recovering from a right elbow injury, played catch off flat ground Monday and is around a week away from pitching off a mound, according to the Orange County Register.
Our View:
Barring a setback, Santana could start a rehab assignment in around two weeks.
March 25, 2009
Ervin Santana says that his right elbow injury is progressing nicely and that he shouldn't miss more than a month of action, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Santana would not be the first pitcher to over estimate his return to action, so we are not ready to take him at his word. He certainly still has great value and upside, but now it maybe too risky to take him in the top-2o pitcher category.
March 9, 2009
Ervin Santana will open the 2009 campaign on the disabled list due to his elbow ailment, according to ESPN. An MRI scan linked discomfort in his pitching elbow to a sprained MCL. Skipper Mike Scioscia said, "We will slow him down, let the stuff in his elbow calm down, and go from there. We do not anticipate that it is the sort of setback that will cost him an appreciable part of the season."
Our View:
If healthy, Santana would be worth drafting as a top-20 fantasy hurler, but he is now a risky prospect due to uncertainty regarding his elbow.
March 8, 2009
Ervin Santana will miss the start of the 2009 campaign due to his elbow ailment, according to the Orange County Register. Santana underwent an MRI, but results are yet to be revealed. Skipper Mike Scioscia said, "We do not anticipate it being anything that is going to sit him down for an appreciable time during the season."
Our View:
If healthy, Santana would be worth drafting as a top-20 fantasy hurler, but he is now a risky prospect due to uncertainty regarding his elbow.
March 6, 2009
Ervin Santana's spring debut may be pushed back as he is dealing with arm tightness, according to the LA Times.
Our View:
The Angels did not display any indication that the ailment is serious. As of now, Santana should continue to be drafted as a top-20 fantasy hurler.
February 14, 2009
Ervin Santana has agreed to a four-year extension with the Angels, according to Sports Illustrated. The contract includes an option for a fifth year, and the deal is believed to be worth at least $30MM.
Our View:
He should be drafted as a top-20 fantasy pitcher for 2009, and should be a solid source for wins and an ever better source for strikeouts.
February 13, 2009
The Associated Press reports that starting pitcher Ervin Santana's arbitration hearing with the Angels Friday has been postponed and will be rescheduled for next week, unless the two sides come together on a deal between now and then.
Our View:
Fully expect Santana and the Angels to eliminate their $725,000 impasse without the use of a hearing. It's a no-brainer both sides would prefer getting this settled for spring training starts to gear up.
February 2, 2009
Ervin Santana and the Angels are $725,000 apart with no progress on a new deal with an arbitration hearing coming later this month, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Santana requested $4,325,000, and the 26-year-old hurler would be worth it as he handled 219 innings in 2008, with a strong 1.12 WHIP.
January 21, 2009
Ervin Santana is asking for $4.325 million from the Angels in arbitration, according to the Orange County Register.
Our View:
The Angels countered with an offer of $3.6 million. No matter what, the team is getting a hell of a bargain for a hurler who threw 219 innings with a WHIP of 1.12.
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