Height/Weight: 6-2/205
| Birthdate: 10/02/1976
| Birthplace: San Pedro de Macoris, DR
| Bats/Throws: R/R
| Team: San Francisco
| College: No College
| MLB Experience: 7
| Salary:
| Owned/Started%: 0/0
News: The Giants optioned 3B Travis Denker, 1B Travis Ishikawa, RHP Billy Sadler and OF Nate Schierholtz to Triple-A. They also reassigned 2B Emmanuel Burriss and Ivan Ochoa and RHP Victor Santos to minor league camp, and added INF Ryan Rohlinger as a non-rostered invitee.
Analysis: Denker has pop in his bat, but it is not yet clear whether he can be an everyday player in the big leagues. Schierholtz is a future starter, but he will bide his time in Triple-A until an injury. Burriss is a lower-level prospect with potential as a long-term keeper flier, while these other players are nothing more than organizational depth and can be ignored on Draft Day.
News: The Giants optioned RP Billy Sadler to Triple-A Fresno and reassigned RHP Victor Santos to minor league camp Wednesday.
Analysis: Both Sadler and Santos are organizational depth at this point in their career. They should not be bothered with in NL-only Fantasy leagues.
News: MLB.com reports Giants SP Noah Lowry will undergo surgery Friday to relieve tendinitis in his left, pitching wrist. It is expected that he will be sidelined for 2-3 weeks. The official diagnosis of Lowry's injury is called exertional compartment syndrome. It is "an exercise-induced neuromuscular condition that causes pain, swelling and sometimes even disability in affected muscles of the legs or arms." Manager Bruce Bochy said the objective of the surgery is to reduce pressure from the tissue in Lowry's wrist. "It's not like this is a common occurrence in baseball players," Bochy said. Bochy added that Lowry might not pitch until the end of April, and it's expected that Kevin Correia and Jonathan Sanchez will fill in at the back-end of the rotation until Lowry is healthy. Patrick Misch and Victor Santos will also get a look.
Analysis: The Reds tried to use Santos as a starter in 2007, but he was horrible posting a 0-2 record and 9.00 ERA in three starts. He made 33 appearances in relief, but wasn't much better. He's a longshot to make the rotation, but if he gets lucky enough to win a job, consider him a low-end NL-only option.
News: Recently outrighted Orioles RHP Rob Bell, C J.R. House and RHP Victor Santos elected free agency Friday.
Analysis: Santos won't be a candidate to start next spring, so consider him nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of leagues that use true middle men if he winds up making a team's roster.
News: SP Victor Santos gave up three runs and five hits over five innings during Friday's loss to the Rangers in his third start since the Orioles purchased his contract from the Cincinnati Reds on Sept. 7. Control was a problem for Santos, who walked five and hit a batter. He struck out one.
Analysis: Santos has gone just five innings in one start with the Orioles. That should say plenty about his Fantasy value. He is a risky AL-only Fantasy option at this stage. His next scheduled start is for Wednesday against the Blue Jays.
News: O's manager Dave Trembley said RHPs Victor Zambrano and Victor Santos will likely start the first two of Baltimore's four-game series at Texas, and the club is leaning toward giving RHP Radhames Liz another start Saturday against the Rangers. RHP Jon Leicester would start Sunday's game. Daniel Cabrera will return from suspension Monday.
Analysis: Zambrano, Santos, Liz and Leicester are nothing more than a high-risk starters for the deepest of AL-only leagues in the season's final days. Liz has long-term potential, but his future still might be in relief.
News: Victor Santos allowed four runs on seven hits in 4 1/3 innings Sunday. He walked three --one intentional -- and struck out two.
Analysis: Santos is likely a candidate to be removed from the rotation and is a high-risk option for the deepest of AL-only leagues if he continues to get starts. He shouldn't. He stinks.
News: The Los Angeles Angels defeated Baltimore 10-5 on Tuesday to hand the Orioles their 17th loss in 20 games. The Orioles have been outscored 178-89 in that span. Victor Santos made his Baltimore debut and took the loss, becoming the 25th pitcher used by the Orioles this year, breaking the club record of 24 set in 2006.
Analysis: Santos is nothing more than a stopgap starter pitcher for the O's. Consider him a high-risk option for the deepest of AL-only leagues. Frankly, it's suicide to start him.
News: Orioles manager Dave Trembley announced his starting rotation for a three-game series with Los Angeles starting Tuesday: Victor Santos, Daniel Cabrera and Jon Leicester. Santos will be making his Orioles debut and Leicester will be making his third major league start. The two starters for the O's might be Radhames Liz and recently acquired Victor Zambrano, who the O's had intended to use in relief first, but might be needed to start over the weekend because Jeremy Guthrie (oblique) could be shut down for the season.
Analysis: Santos is currently in line for two starts, but he is a risky play on a start-to-start basis. He's high risk for the deepest of AL-only leagues down the stretch.
News: Desperate for healthy pitching arms, the Baltimore Orioles purchased the contract of right-hander Victor Santos from the Cincinnati Reds on Friday. To make room on the 40-man roster for Santos, the Orioles designated outfielder Jon Knott for assignment.
Analysis: Santos, 30, was 1-4 with a 5.14 ERA in 32 games, all in relief, after making the Reds out of spring training as a non-roster player. He was designated for assignment Aug. 18 and sent outright to Triple-A Louisville, where he was 1-1 with a 1.11 ERA in eight games, including four starts. Santos has gone 23-46 with a 5.14 ERA over seven major league seasons with Detroit, Colorado, Texas, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. Santos is nothing more than a middle reliever for the deepest of leagues that use true middle men.
News: The Reds announced pitcher Victor Santos, designated for assignment Saturday, cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Louisville.
Analysis: Santos was nothing more than a middle reliever for the deepest of leagues that use true middle men when active in the majors. Ignore him at this point.
News: The Cincinnati Reds designated pitcher Victor Santos for assignment and recalled pitcher Elizardo Ramirez to start Saturday against Milwaukee.
Analysis: Santos was 1-4 with a 5.14 ERA in 32 games for the Reds. This is the second time this season the Reds designated Santos for assignment. Santos is nothing more than a middle reliever for the deepest of leagues that use true middle men when active in the majors.
News: Aramis Ramirez broke a 6-all tie in the fourth Wednesday with his 18th homer off reliever Victor Santos.
Analysis: Ramirez is healthy again and a must-start in all leagues. Get and keep him active down the stretch. Santos is nothing more than a middle reliever for the deepest of leagues that use true middle men.
News: Leadoff hitter Rafael Furcal, who ended three innings with runners in scoring position, homered in the 11th and the Dodgers snapped a season-high six-game losing streak with a 5-4 victory over the Reds on Thursday. Furcal's fifth homer of the season came off Victor Santos (1-4) and helped Los Angeles avoid a three-game sweep.
Analysis: Santos is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of NL-only leagues that use true middle men.
News: The Cincinnati Reds outrighted right-hander Kirk Saarloos to Triple-A Louisville on Friday and recalled right-hander Victor Santos.
Analysis: Santos opened the season with the Reds and was 1-3 with a 5.06 ERA in 26 relief appearances before he was designated for assignment on June 29. He made five appearances for Louisville, including one start, and had no record with a 1.93 ERA. Santos is nothing more than a NL-only Fantasy middle reliever.
News: The Reds designated right-hander Victor Santos for assignment on Friday, a day after he gave up a walk, two hits and the deciding run in an 8-7 loss in Philadelphia.
Analysis: Santos will likely latch on with another team, but can be ignored in all Fantasy leagues until that time. He is merely a poor Fantasy middle relief option when in the majors.
News: Victor Santos, who started the season on a high note, has given up at least one run in seven of his last nine relief appearances
Analysis: Santos is a candidate for an occasional spot start, but we don't recommend owning him in any Fantasy leagues at this time.
News: Travis Hafner and Victor Martinez drove in runs in the 11th on Saturday off Victor Santos (1-2).
Analysis: Hafner, who will play some 1B in NL parks, and V-Mart remain must-starts in all Fantasy leagues. Santos is nothing more than a middle reliever for the deepest of NL-only leagues that use true middle men.
News: The Reds are hinting Homer Bailey will arrive to start Thursday or Saturday of next week. No. 5 starter Bobby Livingston pitched well his last outing, but he cannot be recalled the next time the No. 5 spot is up Saturday -- without someone going on the DL. "So start checking your board to see who's rested next Saturday," Narron coyly told MLB.com. Eric Milton (elbow) is not close to coming off the DL, so there are three leading candidates. "(Victor) Santos, (Phil) Dumatrait and Homer Bailey," Narron told the official site. Santos is in long relief for the Reds, while Dumatrait has struggled recently in Triple-A.
Analysis: Bailey warrants an immediate flier in all Fantasy leagues. He's one of the best pitching prospects in baseball and looks like he will finally get his call-up. Bailey has one of his worst Triple-A outings of the season Saturday, but he still struck out eight and improved to 6-1. Giving up four runs, seven hits and three walks in six innings, his ERA rose to 2.31. Ignore Milton, Dumatrait and Santos in all leagues still. Bailey is the man.
News: Reds manager Jerry Narron was still mum on who will start Friday's game in Colorado. LHP Bobby Livingston was called up on Monday after RHP Kirk Saarloos was optioned to Triple-A Louisville. Narron said Livingston was the likely starter on Friday if he wasn't used out of the bullpen on Wednesday, which he was not. Another possibility was RHP Victor Santos, who's made 20 appearances out of the bullpen this season.
Analysis: It looks as though Livingston has the inside track after not pitching Wednesday, but anything is still possible. Either player is just a stopgap Fantasy option in NL-only leagues at this time.
News: Bobby Livingston was recalled from Louisville on Monday for his second stint with the Reds -- his assignment ostensibly to pitch in long relief the next couple of days. Long reliever Victor Santos was unavailable Monday and probably won't be available Tuesday in Houston. He pitched 4 1/3 innings Sunday. Livingston, 0-3 with a 3.88 ERA in nine starts at Louisville, is expected to start Friday's game in Denver -- a vacant spot since Kirk Saarloos has been sent to Triple-A Louisville. "Long relief, that's all they told me," said Livingston. "Whatever they have for me is fine. They told me to be ready pitch in long relief and for now, until I hear something different, I'm in relief."
Analysis: Said GM Wayne Krivsky, "Yes, Livingston is a candidate to start Friday." If Livingston is used in relief, Santos is a candidate for a spot start. Neither pitcher is worth using outside of the deepest of NL-only leagues.
News: RHP Victor Santos, who made the club in spring training by pitching 15 2/3 scoreless innings, has started the season with consecutive scoreless appearances. He went two-thirds of an inning each time and earned the victory Thursday against the Cubs.
Analysis: Santos remains only a middle reliever at the moment, but could be in line for some spot starts during the season. Consider him only in NL-only leagues that reward true middle relievers for now.
News: Reds RHP Victor Santos threw 2/3 of an inning Thursday afternoon vs. the Cubs, picking up his first win of the season.
Analysis: Santos remains only a middle reliever at the moment, but could be in line for some spot starts during the season. Consider him only in NL-only leagues that reward true middle relievers for now.
News: Left-hander Eric Milton was placed on the 15-day DL (back spasms) after he was unable to make his last scheduled exhibition start Saturday in Dayton against the Marlins. Milton, who gave up five home runs in six innings last Monday against a Class A Pittsburgh team, was scheduled to face the Cubs Thursday in Great American Ball Park. His place most likely will be taken by surprise survivor RHP Victor Santos, a free agent signee who went the entire spring without giving up a run.
Analysis: Santos is 22-42 in 73 major league starts (109 appearances) with a career 5.14 ERA and was 5-9 with a 5.70 ERA in 19 starts (25 appearances) for the Pirates last year. He was 11-12 for the 2004 Brewers, but 4-13 in 2005 in Milwaukee. Consider him nothing more than a stopgap option with Milton out.
News: The Reds purchased Victor Santos from the minor leagues.
Analysis: Santos is nothing more than a middle reliever for the deepest of NL-only leagues.
News: With four rotation spots under control -- Bronson Arroyo, Aaron Harang, Eric Milton, Kyle Lohse -- the search is on for a fifth starter, and so far, so good. There are several legitimate candidates: Kirk Saarloos, Paul Wilson, Bobby Livingston, Matt Belisle, Victor Santos, Phil Dumatrait and Elizardo Ramirez. Wilson, trying to come back on a minor league contract after batting injuries for two seasons, was the only one who was roughed up in the first two turns through the rotation. That makes manager Jerry Narron ecstatic, giving him choices and extra arms in case of in-season failures or injuries. "We hope every one of them does well every time out and makes our decision very, very tough," Narron said. "It beats the alternative of not having any legitimate candidates."
Analysis: Saarloos, a veteran, probably has the inside track with his experience, if he continues to do well. Livingston, a rookie with a glossy minor league record, pitched three scoreless inning in Tampa against the Yankees and may be the camp surprise. And the club could go with 20-year-old Homer Bailey, the team's No. 1 draft pick in 2004, but he has no Triple-A experience, and the Reds would prefer to start him at Triple-A Louisville to get more innings. Ramirez also has a great shot at making the rotation since he has some experience as a major league starter. Whoever lands the job, probably should be used in larger NL-only leagues to open the season.
News: Bobby Livingston and Victor Santos, both in the competition for the fifth starting spot, pitched two scoreless innings apiece for Cincinnati on Saturday.
Analysis: At this time, both are nothing more than a deeper NL-only option. Continue to monitor this position battle, but neither player is worth more than a flier in deeper leagues.
News: The Reds agreed to terms with LHP Jason Kershner, RHP Victor Santos, RHP Tom Shearn, C Dan Conway, C Ryan Jorgensen, C Miguel Perez, SS Anderson Machado and OF Dewayne Wise on minor league contracts.
Analysis: Santos should be the only one of the these minor leaguers to have a legit shot at making the team. Santos might even be a sleeper for the rotation, but he would be nothing more than a deeper NL-only option. Ignore all these other guys entirely at this point.
News: RHP Victor Santos, who was outrighted to Triple-A Indianapolis by the Pirates, elected free agency.
Analysis: Santos will be hard-pressed to find a big-league job in 2007. Ignore him in Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: Pirates sent 3B Mike Edwards outright to Triple-A Indianapolis of the IL and announced RHP Victor Santos refused his outright assignment to Indianapolis to become a free agent.
Analysis: Edwards and Santos are nothing more than journeymen who will compete somewhere for a big-league job next spring. They should be ignored in Fantasy leagues at this point in their careers.
News: Victor Santos allowed four runs on nine hits over 3 1/3 innings in a no-decision on Tuesday at Chicago.
Analysis: Santos' ERA is a painful 5.70 and he's just not a recommended Fantasy starter right now, outside the largest of NL-only formats.
News: Victor Santos allowed five runs -- three earned -- on nine hits over 5 2/3 innings in a no-decision on Wednesday against the Cubs.
Analysis: Santos' ERA is a painful 5.54 and he's just not a recommended Fantasy starter right now, outside the largest of NL-only formats.
News: Tom Gorzelanny's (elbow) return to the rotation is up in the air. "He's not shut down by any stretch of the imagination," Pirates manager Jim Tracy told MLB.com. "He's still working." Victor Santos is listed as the starter in his spot Wednesday, but Gorzelanny could still pitch over the weekend.
Analysis: Santos' ERA is a painful 5.59 and he's just not a recommended Fantasy starter right now, outside the largest of NL-only formats.
News: Victor Santos gave up three runs and eight hits in six innings in a loss against Houston Friday.
Analysis: Santos' ERA is a painful 5.59 and he's just not a recommended Fantasy starter right now, outside of larger NL-only formats.
News: LHP Tom Gorzelanny (elbow) won't pitch before next week. RHP Ian Snell is scheduled to start for the Pirates on Wednesday night. Manager Jim Tracy said LHP Paul Maholm would move in as Thursday's starter against Houston, followed by RHP Victor Santos on Friday, LHP Zach Duke on Saturday. Tracy said RHP Shawn Chacon is the probable starter for Sunday's game against Houston.
Analysis: Santos is a low-end option in NL-only play for now. Fantasy owners in NL-only leagues may be able to squeeze some juice out of him, but everyone else should let him remain on the waiver wire or on your Fantasy bench.
News: Victor Santos (5-8) gave up five runs and 10 hits in five innings Sunday at Cincinnati. He matched a season high with seven strikeouts and walked two. He did not factor in the final decision.
Analysis: Santos is little more than a low-end option in NL-only play for now. Fantasy owners in NL-only leagues may be able to squeeze some juice out of him, but everyone else should let him remain on the waiver wire or on your Fantasy bench for the time being.
News: RHP Victor Santos will start Sunday in place of RHP Shawn Chacon, who is being moved temporarily to the bullpen, manager Jim Tracy said. The Pirates want to give Chacon time to work with pitching coach Jim Colborn on mechanics. "It's more feasible to do it this way for the benefit of Chacon," Tracy said.
Analysis: Santos will be little more than a low-end option in NL-only play for now. Fantasy owners in mixed leagues should avoid him at all cost, but keep him in mind down the stretch. Fantasy owners in NL-only leagues may be able to squeeze some juice out of him, but everyone else should let him remain on the waiver wire or on your Fantasy bench for the time being.
News: RHP Shawn Chacon played catch and will likely start -- barring any setbacks -- Sunday in Cincinnati. If his sore right knee experiences a setback, RHP Victor Santos will start in Chacon's place.
Analysis: Santos is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever and spot starter for the deepest of NL-only leagues at this point in his career.
News: Santos, who went on the 15-day disabled list with a strained rotator cuff in June and lost his spot in the rotation upon his return in July, was filling in for Shawn Chacon (knee) on Monday against Milwaukee. Santos gave up two runs and four hits in five innings. "I just wanted to go out there and keep the ball down and stay aggressive," said Santos, who had not won since June 9. "I kept us in the game and we got a 'W' out of it. You can't ask for anything else."
Analysis: Santos may or may not be a two-start pitcher in Fantasy Week 20 (Aug. 14-20) depending on Chacon's health. Fantasy owners in NL-only leagues who rolled the dice on him this week received at least one win, which is better than those who started Pedro Martinez.
News: Victor Santos (4-7, 5.58 ERA) will start Monday night against Milwaukee, his former team, in place of RHP Shawn Chacon. Chacon has a knee injury that may require surgery, though it may be delayed until after the season. Chacon reported discomfort after being roughed up for seven runs and six hits in 1 2/3 innings of a 14-1 loss Wednesday in Houston. It was his second start since being traded by the Yankees for 1B-OF Craig Wilson.
Analysis: Santos may or may not be a two-start pitcher in Fantasy Week 20 (Aug. 14-20). Fantasy owners in NL-only leagues may be able to squeeze some juice out of him, but everyone else should let him remain on the waiver wire or on your Fantasy bench for the time being.
News: Right-hander Britt Reames joined the Pittsburgh Pirates from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday to replace reliever Josh Sharpless, who went on the 15-day disabled list because of a sprained right ankle.
Analysis: Reames or Victor Santos (4-7, 5.58 ERA) could start Monday against Milwaukee because right-hander Shawn Chacon had fluid drained from a knee Friday and may not be ready to pitch.
News: Victor Santos, who was demoted to long relief, hasn't pitched since July 24.
Analysis: Santos is a veteran arm who shouldn't be considered anything more than a middle reliever for the deepest of NL-only leagues.
News: Pirates RHP Victor Santos, who had been out since June 16 with shoulder tendinitis, was activated from the disabled list after Sunday's game. Santos, though, will work in long relief. He was 4-7 with a 4.83 ERA in 15 games, 14 starts, before getting hurt.
Analysis: This kills all of his Fantasy potential, which was admittedly limited to begin with but at least he was a starting pitcher. Santos should probably be dropped in all but the deepest NL-only leagues.
News: RHP Victor Santos pitched five innings in a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis, throwing 65 pitches against Columbus and allowing only one hit and no runs.
Analysis: Santos is only a recommended option in NL-only leagues when healthy. Reserve him in those formats.
News: Victor Santos, out since the middle of last month with a strained right rotator cuff, is expected to make a rehabilitation start Thursday for Triple-A Indianapolis.
Analysis: Santos is only a recommended option in NL-only leagues when healthy. Reserve him in those formats.
News: Pirates RHP Victor Santos isn't likely to return to the starting rotation Saturday when the team need someone to fill the vacancy of LHP Oliver Perez, who was demoted to the bullpen Tuesday. Santos has been on the disabled list since June 16 with shoulder tendinitis, and manager Jim Tracy said it was doubtful Santos would be able to pitch in the major leagues by the weekend.
Analysis: Santos is only a recommended option in NL-only leagues when healthy. Reserve him in those formats.
News: Kip Wells, the right-hander who led all major leaguers with 18 losses last season, was activated off the 15-day disabled list Sunday and will start Tuesday night in Kansas City. Right-hander Victor Santos went on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right rotator cuff, and outfielder Jody Gerut was moved from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.
Analysis: He's only a recommended option in NL-only leagues when healthy. Reserve him in those formats.
News: With right-hander Victor Santos (4-7, 4.83 ERA) bothered by a split fingernail and blister on his right middle finger, manager Jim Tracy is weighing whether to start Kip Wells or minor league left-hander Tom Gorzelanny against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday.
Analysis: He's only a recommended option in NL-only leagues when healthy.
News: Victor Santos was coming off a series of strong outings in which he gave up six runs in five games, but was lifted after allowing five runs and seven hits in 4 1/3 innings in a loss on Thursday against the Cardinals.
Analysis: He's only a recommended option in NL-only leagues.
News: Victor Santos allowed four hits over seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended a three-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Giants on Friday night. "What we're beginning to see is Victor gaining an understanding of what we are encouraging him to do," Pirates manager Jim Tracy said. Santos (4-6), who threw his only career complete game here last April 22 with Milwaukee, allowed two runs, walking one and striking out three.
Analysis: Santos, who matched his season high in innings, earned his second win in as many starts in the Giants' new ballpark. Fantasy owners in NL-only leagues will want to start him now that he's 2-1 in his past three starts.
News: Victor Santos allowed seven hits and one run in five innings for the Pirates Sunday vs. San Diego. He struck out five and walked two, but was on the losing end of 1-0 game because Chris Young nearly no-hit the Pirates.
Analysis: Santos still isn't a reliable Fantasy pitcher outside of the deepest NL-only leagues, but he pitched two very nice games this week. Fantasy owners in NL-only leagues could choose to ride this small wave of good fortunes, but Fantasy owners in most mixed leagues should consider other options.
News: Pirates starter Victor Santos pitched six innings vs. Milwaukee on Tuesday, allowing a single earned run and three hits with two walks and five strikeouts. He lowered his ERA to 4.94 while upping his record to 3-5.
Analysis: Santos still isn't a reliable Fantasy pitcher outside of the deepest NL-only leagues. He will pitch again this Sunday vs. San Diego, then will pitch at the Giants in Fantasy Week 10. Monitor him then before considering him in your active lineup.
News: Victor Santos' start was moved from Monday to Tuesday after he pitched in relief during the Pirates' 8-7, 18-inning victory over the Astros on Saturday night. Because the Pirates had Thursday off, LHP Zach Duke had his normal four days of rest before pitching Monday. As of now, manager Jim Tracy doesn't plan to alter his rotation to get Duke ahead of Santos again.
Analysis: Santos hasn't won during one of his starts in his past seven outings. He's an inconsistent pitcher and he should only be starting in larger NL-only leagues.
News: Zach Duke (2-6, 4.36 ERA) will start a day earlier than planned when he takes the mound for Pittsburgh against Milwaukee Monday. Victor Santos was the scheduled starter in the opener, but Pittsburgh was forced to use him on Saturday in an 8-7 win in 18 innings. "The program is set so that if there is a different day (to start) it's easy to recover," said Duke, a left-hander. "I'm going to be fully recovered."
Analysis: Santos hasn't won during one of his starts in his past seven outings. He's an inconsistent pitcher and he should only be starting in larger NL-only leagues.
News: Victor Santos picked up a relief win in Saturday's 18-inning marathon win over Houston. He pitched a scoreless 18th inning against the Astros before the Pirates won it in the bottom of the inning.
Analysis: Santos is still scheduled to pitch Monday vs. Milwaukee. He didn't over-extend himself in the outing and the team has not announced any plans to push him back. Before you consider him a two start pitcher, however, realize that the team has a scheduled off day and they could look to push him back to Tuesday.
News: Santos allowed five runs -- two earned -- and six hits over six innings in Tuesday's start at Arizona to take the loss and fall to 1-5. He also walked just two batters and struck out five.
Analysis: Santos pitched a little better than in his last couple of starts, but shoddy defense cost him this time around. He remains useful only as a low-end Fantasy starter in larger NL-only leagues.
News: Santos allowed five earned runs, nine hits and three walks in just five innings against the Reds. He did strike out six batters, but his ERA rose to 5.69.
Analysis: Santos is only worth using in larger NL-only leagues when the matchup is favorable or he draws multiple starts in a scoring period.
News: Victor Santos allowed five runs on 10 hits over six innings in a no-decision on Friday vs. Florida.
Analysis: Despite the poor performance, start him in NL-only play for favorable matchups.
News: Victor Santos gave up four runs -- three earned -- and five hits with two walks in six innings, retiring 11 consecutive batters at one point in a no-decision on Saturday at Washington.
Analysis: Start him in NL-only play for favorable matchups.
News: Pirates starter Victor Santos gave up five hits and one unearned run in seven innings at the Cubs Monday for a no-decision. He struck out six, walked one and hit a batter. "Victor Santos pitched a terrific game," Tracy said. "He pitched inside very effectively and it made his other pitches that much better."
Analysis: Santos had lost three consecutive decisions. Santos went six innings in a 4-0 loss to St. Louis on April 19. He has a decent matchup Saturday at Washington against Ramon Ortiz. Start him in NL-only play for favorable matchups.
News: Victor Santos (1-4) gave up five runs and eight hits in five innings Tuesday. "It's real tough," Santos said. "It's just no fun."
Analysis: You had to have a death wish to start Santos against the Cardinals in anything but the deepest of NL-only leagues. Consider him low end among all starters. He's a high-risk option on one of the worst teams in baseball. His stay in the rotation will be short lived with Tom Gorzelanny and Sean Burnett not far from making a return from Triple-A.
News: The pitching matchup on Wednesday in Pittsburgh - Carpenter vs. Victor Santos - looked like a mismatch, with Carpenter bringing an 86-61 career record into the game to Santos' 18-35. But Santos made the best start of his four with Pittsburgh, allowing no other hits except for the two homers over six innings, striking out four and walking one.
Analysis: Despite the nice game, Santos only has value at the back end of your NL-only team.
News: RHP Victor Santos starts Wednesday for the Pirates against St. Louis RHP Chris Carpenter, and it would appear to a mismatch. Santos was 4-13 for Milwaukee last season while Carpenter went 21-5 and won the National League Cy Young Award. Furthermore, Santos is 1-3 against the Cardinals while Carpenter is 5-1 against the Pirates.
Analysis: At this point, Santos only has value at the back end of your NL-only team. He goes up against a tough Cardinals team, so expect a rough go of it.
News: The Pirates dropped their ninth in 12 games under new manager Jim Tracy, as poor starting pitching again put them in a big hole against the Cubs Friday. Victor Santos (1-2) gave up six runs and 10 hits in 4 1/3 innings.
Analysis: No Pirates starter has pitched into the seventh in 12 games, and only one, Santos, has a victory. Pirates starters have been pulled by the fifth inning seven times and have worked into the sixth only five times. At this point, Santos only has value at the back end of your NL-only team. He goes up against a tough Cardinals team on April 19.
News: Victor Santos (1-1) got his first win for the Pirates Sunday, who had not been 0-6 since 1974. He allowed two runs and four hits in 5 1/3 innings, striking out five.
Analysis: Santos is a journeyman veteran, so consider him nothing more than a flier in the deepest of NL-only formats.
News: Victor Santos, who was 15-25 over the past two seasons with Milwaukee, took the loss in his debut with the Pirates on Tuesday vs. the Brewers. Santos' wild pitch in the fifth allowed Brady Clark to score the go-ahead run, as the Brewers took a 3-2 lead. Santos didn't get much of a charge out of facing his former team for the first time. "We're coming back again, so we're going to face them again," he said. Santos pitched 4 1/3 innings, giving up eight hits and three runs. He struck out four, walked two and threw two wild pitches.
Analysis: Santos is a journeyman veteran, so consider him nothing more than a flier in the deepest of NL-only formats.
News: According to reports, Pirates SP Brandon Duckworth has been reassigned. That would mean that Victor Santos has won the final spot in Pittsburgh's rotation.
Analysis: Santos is a journeyman veteran, so consider him nothing more than a flier in the deepest of NL-only formats.
News: Victor Santos, looking to become the Pirates' fifth starter, gave up 12 hits -- seven for extra bases -- and seven runs in 4 1/3 innings as the Twins opened a 7-2 lead Thursday. Santos' main competition for the No. 5 job, Brandon Duckworth, wasn't much better while giving up five hits and five runs with seven strikeouts in 4 2/3 innings of a minor-league game.
Analysis: Manager Jim Tracy said the Pirates are closer to a decision but aren't ready to make it. He wouldn't say if they are considering a trade. Pittsburgh needs to decide soon, as the fifth starter will actually pitch the second game of the season Tuesday in Milwaukee so their three left-handers won't be bunched together. "They're ready to play," Tracy said. "They're ready to go. We need to make a couple of finishing touches." Neither should be considered anything but a filler in NL-only leagues at the back of your rotation.
News: Regardless of who wins the No. 2 spot for the Pirates between right-handers Brandon Duckworth (30) and Victor Santos (29), Pittsburgh pitchers still won't be long in the tooth. At this juncture, the Pirates will open the regular season Monday in Milwaukee with 24-year-old left-hander Oliver Perez on the mound. The third spot belongs to lefty Zach Duke (22) followed by right-hander Ian Snell (24) and lefty Paul Maholm (23).
Analysis: Either Duckworth or Santos is expected to start Thursday at McKechnie Field when the Minnesota Twins come to town. An announcement for the second spot is imminent. Both have been inconsisten this season, with great starts sprinkled around bad starts. Neither should be considered anything but a filler in NL-only leagues at the back of your rotation.
News: Neither Brandon Duckworth nor Victor Santos pitched himself into the Pittsburgh Pirates' rotation Saturday. Just as importantly to the two right-handers, neither pitched his way out of it. Duckworth and Santos, each trying to replace the injured Kip Wells as a Pirates starter, pitched effectively to help Pittsburgh beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3. Santos, coming off a 4-13 season with the Milwaukee Brewers, allowed two runs on solo homers by Bobby Abreu and Jimmy Rollins in 4 2/3 innings, and has a spring ERA of 5.02. Duckworth, a former top prospect with the Phillies, has a 2.08 ERA after giving up a run and three hits over the final four innings.
Analysis: Duckworth would seem to have the edge, but manager Jim Tracy isn't ready to make the call yet. Tracy said both pitchers may work again Thursday against Minnesota before a choice is made. "They didn't make the decision any easier," Tracy said. "And that's what you hope for. You want to have to make tough choices. This is not easy." Santos is a journeyman veteran, so consider him nothing more than a flier in the deepest of NL-only formats -- even if he wins the No. 5 spot over Duckworth.
News: Pirates RHPs Victor Santos and Brandon Duckworth, competing for the final spot in the rotation, will pitch Saturday against the Phillies, with Santos expected to start.
Analysis: Santos is a journeyman veteran, so consider him nothing more than a flier in the deepest of NL-only formats -- even if he wins the No. 5 spot over Duckworth.
News: Left-handers Sean Burnett and Tom Gorzelanny, two of the Pittsburgh Pirates' top prospects, were optioned to Triple-A on Tuesday. The pitching moves leave non-roster right-handers Brandon Duckworth and Victor Santos in the running to join left-handers Zach Duke, Paul Maholm and Oliver Perez and right-hander Ian Snell in one of baseball's youngest rotations. Right-hander Ryan Vogelsong, previously in contention for a starting spot, will begin the season as a long reliever.
Analysis: Santos is a journeyman veteran, so consider him nothing more than a flier in the deepest of NL-only formats -- even if he wins the No. 5 spot over Duckworth.
News: RHP Victor Santos pitched in relief Wednesday but stayed in the hunt to win a spot in the starting rotation. He allowed one run and one hit -- a home run by Minnesota DH Rondell White -- in 2 1/3 innings. Santos lowered his ERA to 5.59, but he has allowed 17 hits in 9 2/3 innings.
Analysis: Santos is a journeyman veteran, and the Pirates could choose experience over rushing one of their younger prospects. Santos was not picked in the 12-team, 30-round 2005 CBS SportsLine.com NL-only experts league in early February, so consider him nothing more than a flier in the deepest of NL-only formats.
News: With the exhibition season reaching the midway point, there are still six candidates vying for two open spots in the starting rotation: left-handers Sean Burnett and Tom Gorzelanny and right-handers Brandon Duckworth, Victor Santos, Ian Snell and Ryan Vogelsong. Ironically, Santos and Vogelsong, considered the favorites to win the two jobs when spring training started, have struggled. Santos' ERA is 6.14 in 7 1/3 innings and Vogelsong's is 7.88 in eight innings.
Analysis: Santos is a journeyman veteran, and the Pirates could choose experience over rushing one of their younger prospects. Santos was not picked in the 12-team, 30-round 2005 CBS SportsLine.com NL-only experts league in early February, so consider him nothing more than a flier in the deepest of NL-only formats.
News: Starter Victor Santos, one of six pitchers vying for two vacancies in Pittsburgh's rotation, was in trouble throughout his 2 1/3 innings Monday but allowed only one run. He gave up five hits, struck out one and walked one.
Analysis: Santos is a journeyman veteran, if the Pirates choose experience over rushing one of their younger prospects (Ian Snell or Tom Gorzelanny). Santos was not picked in the 12-team, 30-round 2005 CBS SportsLine.com NL-only experts league in early February, so consider him nothing more than a flier in the deepest of NL-only formats.
News: It appears expected No. 3 starter Kip Wells (blood clot) will miss a significant portion of 2006, if not all of it. Ian Snell, Tom Gorzelanny, Victor Santos and Ryan Vogelsong's chances of making the Pirates' rotation have improved greatly. Assuming Sean Burnett (shoulder) is not ready for the season, those four will be competing for two spots.
Analysis: Santos is a journeyman veteran, if the Pirates choose experience over rushing one of their younger prospects (Snell or Gorzelanny). Santos was not picked in the 12-team, 30-round 2005 CBS SportsLine.com NL-only experts league in early February, so consider him nothing more than a flier in the deepest of NL-only formats.
News: Pirates right-handers Victor Santos, Ian Snell and Ryan Vogelsong, and left-hander Sean Burnett, are in the running for the fifth starter's job with the team. Pittsburgh chose pitcher Victor Santos in the Rule 5 draft. Santos, a right-hander, was 4-13 with a 4.57 ERA in 29 games with Milwaukee last season.
Analysis: Santos couldn't hold down the fifth starter's job in Milwaukee, so he could be used as a cheap innings eater in the Pirates' bullpen. He is nothing more than a middle reliever in the deepest of NL-only leagues at this point in his career.
News: Pittsburgh chose pitcher Victor Santos in the Rule 5 draft. Santos, a right-hander, was 4-13 with a 4.57 ERA in 29 games with Milwaukee last season.
Analysis: Santos couldn't hold down the fifth starter's job in Milwaukee, so he could be used as a cheap innings eater in the Pirates' bullpen. He is nothing more than a middle reliever in the deepest of NL-only leagues at this point in his career.
News: The Royals agreed to terms with C Alberto Castillo, OF Emil Brown, 3B Mike Coolbaugh, RHP Joe Nelson, 1B Chris Richard, OF Kerry Robinson, RHP Victor Santos and SS Wilson Valdez on minor-league contracts. They also added SS Angel Sanchez to the 40-man roster.
Analysis: Santos couldn't hold down the fifth starter's job in Milwaukee, but Kansas City has far more need for a viable veteran. Santos could be used as a cheap innings eater in the back of the rotation, which could give him some measure of value in the deepest of AL-only leagues. Track his fight for a spot in spring.
News: Pitchers Victor Santos and Julio Santana were among four Milwaukee Brewers to choose free agency over outright assignment Friday to the minor leagues. Also leaving were utilityman Trent Durrington and outfielder Chris Magruder. The 28-year-old Santos was 4-13 with a 4.57 ERA in 24 starts and five relief appearances. Santana, 31, went 3-5 with a 4.50 ERA in 41 appearances. Durrington, 30, hit .214 with five stolen bases and two RBI in 28 games. Magruder, 28, batted .203 in 101 games.
Analysis: You will have to track the destination of all these players before you consider them in Fantasy leagues. Santos was a failure as a No. 5 starter in 2005. It is very likely he will be considered little more than a long reliever now, which is all Santana is. Those hitters are nothing more than big-league reserves at this point in their career.
News: The Brewers assigned INF Trent Durrington, RHP Luis Pena, RHP Julio Santana, RHP Victor Santos and OF Chris Magruder outright to Triple-A Nashville of the PCL.
Analysis: Santos was a failure as a No. 5 starter in 2005. It is very likely he will be considered little more than a long reliever now.
News: Manager Ned Yost will keep the top three starters -- RHP Ben Sheets, LHP Chris Capuano, LHP Doug Davis -- on their regular five-day rotation for the rest of the season. Off days will determine when RHP Victor Santos and RHP Tomo Ohka, the fourth and fifth starters, take the mound. Santos (3-11), who allowed four earned runs and five hits in four shaky innings in Monday night's loss to the Cardinals, will not pitch again until Tuesday.
Analysis: You will want to map out the Brewers' rotation and matchups regularly before considering starting Santos in Fantasy leagues here on out. He will be moved back or skipped from time to time here on out. His value is likely limited to NL-only leagues at this point, unless the matchups are very favorable.
News: Victor Santos has allowed home runs in eight of his last 11 starts.
Analysis: In Santos' last six starts, he has a 1-3 record, 6.44 ERA and a 1.880 WHIP rendering him a huge risk again in NL-only leagues.
News: Victor Santos (2-8) fell victim to a lack of run support again in a 5-2 loss to Minnesota on Sunday.
Analysis: In Santos' eight losses, Milwaukee has only scored 15 runs and have scored two or fewer runs in eight of his last 10 starts. It's tough to win when you don't have a lead. Start him in NL-only Rotisserie leagues.
News: Brewers starter Victor Santos gave up two runs and three hits in six innings at Philadelphia, but he did not factor into the decision.
Analysis: Santos has allowed two runs or fewer in six consecutive outings and 10 of his 12 starts. But the hard-luck right-hander is just 2-5 despite a 2.74 ERA. Start him in the back of your mixed Rotisserie leagues.
News: Victor Santos (2-5, 2.71) will make his 13th start of the season Friday against Philadelphia. Brewer hitters have only scored 2.9 runs per start for Santos, and in his five losses Milwaukee has scored eight runs.
Analysis: Santos has lost four of his past six starts, but has not allowed more than three runs in any of those starts. He'll face the D-Rays in his next start.
News: Victor Santos allowed one earned run and six hits in 6 2/3 innings in Wednesday's game against the Cubs, but he did not figure into the decision.
Analysis: Santos has posted three quality starts over his past four games, but he is only worth using in larger NL-only leagues when the matchup is favorable or when he has multiple games in a period.
News: Victor Santos allowed one earned run and five hits in a complete game win in Friday's game at San Francisco.
Analysis: Despite Friday's impressive performance, he is still only worth using in larger NL-only leagues.
News: Santos allowed six earned runs and 12 hits in five innings of Monday's spring game against the Angels.
Analysis: Santos actually lowered his ERA from 11.45 to 11.25 after the outing. Despite pitching poorly in his past two starts, he has already been named as the team's No. 3 starter behind Ben Sheets and Doug Davis.
News: Ben Sheets, Doug Davis, Victor Santos and Chris Capuano will be the Brewers' top four starters to open the season.
Analysis: Santos has a decent arm, but the Brewers are not expected to be a great source of Fantasy pitching success outside of Sheets.
News: Victor Santos was drummed for eight earned runs and 10 hits in 2 1/3 innings in Wednesday's spring game against the White Sox.
Analysis: Santos is still expected to open as the team's No. 3 starter, but he will have to look a lot better than this to have any Fantasy value.
News: Santos threw four scoreless innings allowing only four hits against Oakland in a spring training game Friday.
Analysis: Santos is expected to start the season as the No. 3 starter for the Brewers. Pick him up late in NL-only leagues.
News: Santos tossed three scoreless innings in Sunday's spring game against the Diamondbacks. He allowed four hits and two walks while striking out three batters.
Analysis: Santos is expected to slide into the No. 3 spot in the Milwaukee rotation. He rebounded nicely after getting drummed in his last spring start.
News: Victor Santos allowed six earned runs and seven hits in only 1 2/3 innings in Tuesday's spring start against the Padres.
Analysis: Santos is challenging for a spot in the Milwaukee rotation and will likely end up filling the team's third spot. He will need a much better performance in his next outing to avoid slipping to the back end of the rotation or bullpen.
News: The Milwaukee Brewers agreed to terms with RHP Victor Santos on a one-year contract.
Analysis: Santos is one of the few Brewers likely assured of a starting rotation spot. Ben Sheets and Doug Davis are the others, while Chris Capuano, Jose Capellan, Ben Hendrickson, Wes Obermueller and Jorge de la Rosa will compete for the final spot. Santos is entering his prime, so he should be able to get close to bettering last season's totals across the board.
News: Victor Santos pitched poorly again on Thursday against San Francisco, allowing four runs on five hits in four innings. His winning percentage slipped below .500 (10-11) for the first time this season. Santos, who was 9-3 on July 16, is just 1-8 with a 6.39 ERA in his last 11 starts.
Analysis: Santos came into the season with an ERA above 5.00 and having pitched for three different teams in as many seasons. He was bound to fall back to earth at some point.
News: Santos gave up seven hits and eight runs in 2 1/3 innings on Saturday against Cincinnati. He evened his record to 10-10 with the loss.
Analysis: Santos is 1-4 with a 7.87 ERA in his prior seven starts. He is scheduled to face the Astros next week. Consider reserving him for this matchup.
News: Victor Santos has been scratched from his scheduled start Monday at Pittsburgh due to problems with the middle finger of his pitching hand, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "Vic has been dealing with a little blister for a while and now his nail is split," Brewers manager Ned Yost said. "It's real sore when he throws. We were hoping we could get him through it, but we've got to go with (Gary) Glover."
Analysis: Santos' status for later in the week is unclear. Glover might get more than one start in his place if he doesn't recover quickly.
News: Victor Santos allowed one earned run and five hits in 6 1/3 innings against the Cubs on Tuesday to notch his first victory in six starts dating back to July 16, when he defeated the Cubs in Wrigley Field.
Analysis: Santos' last three victories have come against the Cubs. His next start will come against the Phillies this weekend, a team he has never faced.
News: Victor Santos allowed four hits and two unearned runs in six innings Friday against the Cubs. He struck out five and walked one, while notching his fourth consecutive win.
Analysis: Santos is 6-1 with a 3.47 ERA in his last eight starts. He'll face off against the Cardinals next week. He is a decent start in NL-only leagues for this matchup.
News: After lasting only three innings in a loss against the Twins in his previous start, Victor Santos pitched 6 1/3 effective innings and beat Minnesota by a score of 7-2. He allowed five hits and two runs, while striking out seven.
Analysis: Santos is now 4-1 with a 2.96 ERA in his last five starts. He is a decent start in NL-only formats against Pittsburgh next period.
News: Santos tossed seven scoreless innings, allowing only two hits in Tuesday's win over the Mariners.
Analysis: Santos is 3-0 with a 1.50 ERA in three starts during the month of June.
News: Victor Santos surrendered just three hits and one run over five innings to earn his third win of the season.
Analysis: Santos is only worth starting in NL-only leagues when the matchup is favorable. Do not start him against Anaheim on June 10.
News: The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports Victor Santos has a permanent job in the rotation after Saturday's outstanding performance against Atlanta.
Analysis: Santos has recorded 20 strikeouts in 21 innings in three starts and three relief outings. He is still only worth using in NL-only leagues when the matchup is favorable.
News: According to the team's official website, Victor Santos will replace Matt Kinney in the starting rotation.
Analysis: Neither Kinney or Santos are useful from a Fantasy perspective.
News: Santos cleared waivers on Wednesday and will be assigned to Triple-A Oklahoma by the Rangers.
Analysis: Santos has no Fantasy value and should not be on any Fantasy rosters.
News: Santos has been removed from the Texas rotation. R.A. Dickey will be plugged into the rotation in his place.
Analysis: Santos will likely pitch in middle relief. He has no Fantasy value.
News: The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that Santos is returning to the starting rotation Monday.
Analysis: Santos is not worth picking up in AL-only leagues.
News: According to the Dallas Morning News, Santos will be sent to the bullpen to make room for starter Joaquin Benoit, who was activated from the 15-day disabled list on Sunday.
Analysis: Santos is not a useful Fantasy pitcher.
News: The Dallas Morning News reports that Santos or Todd Van Poppel will start Saturday's game in Cleveland.
Analysis: Santos would likely be a short-term rotation option. He has no Fantasy value.
News: Santos is in the running for the Tigers' fifth starter job while Nate Cornejo continues to struggle. Santos allowed four runs on five hits and three walks in two innings Tuesday against the Phillies, which won't put him in line to take over the job anytime soon. Even if he wins the job, he's unlikely to be worth drafting.
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News: The Detroit Tigers recalled Santos from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday and optioned infielder Jarrod Patterson. Santos started the second game of a day-night doubleheader against the New York Yankees. He allowed two earned runs in 5.1 innings to improve his record to 2-2 and drop his ERA to 3.86.
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News: The Detroit Free Press reports that Santos will be called up from the minors Wednesday to start one of their games in the doubleheader against the Yankees. He was 1-2 with a 3.92 ERA before being demoted to Triple-A Toledo in June.
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