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Omir Santos | Catcher

Team: Cleveland Indians
Age / DOB:  (32) / 4/29/1981
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 213
Bats / Throws: Right / Left
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Indians optioned C Omir Santos to Triple-A Columbus.
Carlos Santana is back in the lineup Monday following his thumb contusion, so Santos isn't needed on the roster. Yan Gomes will serve as Santana's backup until Lou Marson (neck) is ready to return from the disabled list. Apr 16 - 3:26 PM

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Omir Santos - C - Indians

Indians purchased the contract of C Omir Santos from Triple-A Columbus.

Santos will serve as a backup to catcher Carlos Santana until Lou Marson has recovered from his neck strain.
Apr 9 - 3:42 PM
Omir Santos - C - Indians

Indians signed C Omir Santos to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Santos, who turns 32 in April, appeared in three games with the Tigers last season and batted .310/.318/.429 in 61 games at the Triple-A level between Detroit and Colorado. He'll likely serve as catching depth in the minors.
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Feb 5 - 10:39 AM
Omir Santos - C - Indians

Rockies signed C Omir Santos to a minor league contract.

Santos was designated for assignment by the Tigers last week and declared free agency after clearing waivers. The 31-year-old will serve as catching depth with Triple-A Colorado Springs.
Wed, Jun 13, 2012 09:26:00 AM
Omir Santos - C - Indians

C Omir Santos refused Tigers' assignment to Triple-A Toledo, declared free agency.

Santos has spent the last two seasons going back and forth between Triple-A and the majors with the Tigers, and evidently he's ready to look for a new home. He's not going to see much playing time wherever he ends up.
Fri, Jun 8, 2012 02:55:00 PM
Omir Santos - C - Indians

Tigers sent C Omir Santos outright to Triple-A Toledo.

Santos was designated for assignment Wednesday but predictably cleared waivers. He'll represent depth at Triple-A.
Fri, Jun 8, 2012 02:10:00 PM
Omir Santos - C - Indians

Tigers designated C Omir Santos for assignment.

The move clears a spot for catcher Bryan Holaday on the active roster. Santos was called up from the minors at the end of May and went 1-for-8 during his brief stay with the big club. There's a decent chance he'll pass through waivers unclaimed.
Wed, Jun 6, 2012 02:33:00 PM
Omir Santos - C - Indians

Tigers purchased the contract of C Omir Santos from Triple-A Toledo.

Santos takes the spot of Ryan Raburn on the active roster and will serve as a third catcher behind Alex Avila and Gerald Laird. The 31-year-old owns a .656 OPS in the majors and can be ignored in fantasy leagues.
Wed, May 30, 2012 10:23:00 AM
Omir Santos - C - Indians

Tigers re-signed C Omir Santos to a minor league contract.

Detroit booted him off the 40-man roster in late October, sending him into free agency. The 30-year-old from Puerto Rico will serve as organizational depth for the Tigers once again.
Mon, Nov 28, 2011 03:35:00 PM
Omir Santos - C - Indians

Tigers sent C Omir Santos outright to Triple-A Toledo.

Doing so clears him from the 40-man roster. Santos will become a free agent. The 30-year-old from Puerto Rico will shop his services as an emergency catcher and organizational depth around the league. He could return to Detroit on a minor-league deal.
Mon, Oct 31, 2011 01:38:00 PM
Omir Santos - C - Indians

Tigers recalled C Omir Santos from Triple-A Toledo.

Santos will function as the Tigers' emergency backup catcher down the stretch. The 30-year-old from Puerto Rico has managed one hit in eight big league at-bats this year.
Mon, Sep 5, 2011 09:16:00 AM
Omir Santos - C - Indians

Tigers optioned C Omir Santos to Triple-A Toledo.

Santos spent less than 12 hours in the major leagues, serving merely as a one-day fill-in for Miguel Cabrera, whose wife gave birth to a child on Thursday morning.
Thu, Aug 25, 2011 04:21:00 PM
Omir Santos - C - Indians

Tigers recalled C Omir Santos from Triple-A Toledo.

He'll replace Miguel Cabrera on the active roster and figures to give Alex Avila a much-needed rest on Thursday. Santos, 30, went 1-for-5 in a brief stint with the Tigers earlier this season.
Thu, Aug 25, 2011 09:17:00 AM
Omir Santos - C - Indians

Tigers optioned C Omir Santos to Triple-A Toledo.

He was cleared to make room for Wednesday's starter Phil Coke on the active roster. Santos was just called up from the minors on Friday, but didn't make an appearance. He went 1-for-5 in a brief stint with the big club earlier this season.
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 08:59:00 AM
Omir Santos - C - Indians

Tigers recalled C Omir Santos from Triple-A Toledo.

He'll be taking the roster spot of Brandon Inge, who landed on the 15-day disabled list with a case of mono on Friday. Santos went 1-for-5 during a brief two game call-up earlier this season, and can be safely ignored in all formats for the duration of his stay in Detroit.
Fri, Jun 3, 2011 12:44:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Carlos Santana
2Lou Marson
3Yan Gomes
1B1Nick Swisher
2B1Jason Kipnis
2Cord Phelps
SS1Asdrubal Cabrera
3B1Mark Reynolds
2Mike Aviles
LF1Michael Brantley
2Ryan Raburn
CF1Michael Bourn
RF1Drew Stubbs
DH1Jason Giambi
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Justin Masterson
2Ubaldo Jimenez
3Brett Myers
4Zach McAllister
5Scott Kazmir
6Josh Tomlin
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Chris Perez
2Vinnie Pestano
3Joe Smith
4Matt Albers
5Bryan Shaw
6Rich Hill
7Cody Allen
8Corey Kluber
9David Huff
10Blake Wood
11Frank Herrmann