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Jon Morosi of MLB.com reports that Domingo Santana has signed with the Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan.
Santana really struggled with the Indians in 2020 before they removed him from their 40-man roster in late August. He's still just 28 and has been a good hitter at times in the past, but trying things out overseas isn't a bad idea at this point.
Indians declined OF Domingo Santana's $5 million option for 2021.
This move doesn't come as a surprise, as Santana appeared in just 24 games with the club during the 2020 season and hit a putrid .157/.298/.286 with 25 strikeouts in 70 at-bats. He's still only 28-years-old and owns a nice blend of power and speed -- so he'll still hold late-round fantasy appeal in 2021 if he winds up in a favorable spot.
Indians designated OF Domingo Santana for assignment.
Santana was signed this winter to a one-year, $1.5 million contract with a $5 million club option for 2021 but went on to bat just .157/.298/.286 with two home runs over 24 games (84 plate appearances) this season with Cleveland. The 28-year-old figures to draw some interest on waivers from teams seeking a power bat.
Domingo Santana hit a bases-clearing double to put the Indians ahead for good on Saturday versus the Tigers.
The Indians had been held scoreless before Santana hit one through the infield with two out in the sixth, cashing in all three runs as the ball found the gap. While he's hitting just .177/.320/.323 on the season, Santana has done some damage with 12 RBI.
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