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Hector Santiago | Relief Pitcher

Team: Chicago White Sox
Age / DOB:  (25) / 12/16/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 213
Bats / Throws: Right / Left
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Hector Santiago lasted only 3 1/3 innings Saturday as the White Sox fell to the Angels.
Santiago cruised through the first three innings but simply lost it in the fourth after yielding a solo home run to Mark Trumbo to lead off the frame. His ERA jumped from 2.23 to 2.78 and his WHIP moved from 1.08 to 1.21. The regression should have been expected. Santiago will try to bounce back next week in an easy outing against the Marlins. May 18 - 8:07 PM

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Hector Santiago - R - White Sox

Hector Santiago took a loss to the Twins after allowing six runs -- three earned -- in 5 2/3 innings Monday.

Bad timing for Santiago to have a rough outing, even if it wasn't all his fault. He struck out six and walked just one, but he did allow two homers to Aaron Hicks. With John Danks on the way back soon, the White Sox have to choose between Santiago and Dylan Axelrod for a rotation spot. Santiago seems like the better option, but Axelrod was the team's original pick and he hasn't done anything to lose his job.
May 13 - 11:49 PM
Hector Santiago - R - White Sox

Hector Santiago threw seven scoreless innings to keep pace with Matt Harvey on Tuesday, but the White Sox lost to the Mets in 10 innings.

It was a very nice turn for Santiago, who got the start due to Jake Peavy's back injury. Santiago allowed just four hits and two walks while striking out eight. It was tough luck that he didn't pick up a win, but that doesn't diminish the stellar effort. He's a good bet to get another turn in the rotation Monday against the Twins.
May 7 - 10:03 PM
Hector Santiago - R - White Sox

White Sox manager Robin Ventura appears to be leaning towards keeping Hector Santiago in the rotation over Dylan Axelrod when John Danks (shoulder) returns from the disabled list.

Axelrod has put up four consecutive quality starts, but the White Sox evidently believe that Santiago has more upside. It would give the Palehose four lefties in the rotation, but Ventura isn't worried about that. "If they’re good,’’ said Ventura. "That’s where we’re at. Once you lose a guy like [right-hander] Gavin [Floyd], you’re going to take a major-league arm whether they’re right-handed or left-handed. Ideally, you’d like to have it split up one way or another, but we’re at a point where we just need the best guys.’’ Danks is expected to make at least a couple more rehab starts, so things could change if Axelrod out-pitches Santiago over that time.
Related: Dylan Axelrod
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
May 5 - 8:57 AM
Hector Santiago - R - White Sox

Hector Santiago recorded his first win after allowing one run and two hits in 5 1/3 innings against the Rangers on Thursday.

Adrian Beltre's second-inning homer was the only damage. It was a bit of a surprise when Santiago didn't get John Danks' rotation spot to start the season. It's unclear how long he'll be starting, but he's a nice play while it lasts.
May 2 - 11:14 PM
Hector Santiago - R - White Sox

Hector Santiago is taking over Gavin Floyd's spot in the White Sox starting rotation.

Santiago was pressed into duty on Saturday after Floyd was removed with a flexor strain in his elbow. Santiago is likely to take his first turn on Friday against the Royals. He should probably be avoided for fantasy purposes.
Source: Phil Rogers on Twitter
Apr 27 - 11:27 PM
Hector Santiago - R - White Sox

Hector Santiago twirled an unexpected gem Monday, striking out 10 while allowing just one hit and no runs over seven innings in an 11-0 win over the Indians.

Santiago walked one and hit a batter, allowing just three baserunners in the magnificent performance. The left-hander began the season as the White Sox’ closer, but he’s positioned himself for a possible rotation spot next year after putting up a 1.86 ERA over four starts down the stretch. Overall, he finishes the season with a 3.33 ERA and 1.34 WHIP to go along with 79 strikeouts over 70 1/3 frames.
Mon, Oct 1, 2012 10:30:00 PM
Hector Santiago - R - White Sox

Hector Santiago is expected to start Sunday against the Royals.

Santiago was supposed to just make a spot start Monday before handing over his rotation spot to Dylan Axelrod, but he pitched well enough against the Twins to earn another chance. The left-hander held Minnesota to one run on three hits and three walks over five innings in his first major league start. With Gavin Floyd looking likely to come off the DL next week, Santiago should be back in the bullpen soon.
Related: Dylan Axelrod
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Fri, Sep 7, 2012 12:36:00 PM
Hector Santiago - R - White Sox

Hector Santiago pitched well in his first major league start Monday, holding the Twins to one run on three hits and three walks over five innings in the 4-2 victory.

Santiago whiffed six on the night, as an unlikely Jamey Carroll homer was the only time the Twins were able to get to him. The White Sox had planned to shift Santiago back to the bullpen after the start, but he might have pitched well enough to get the ball again Sunday against the Royals. Dylan Axelrod is the team's other option.
Mon, Sep 3, 2012 10:34:00 PM
Hector Santiago - R - White Sox

Hector Santiago is likely to head back to the bullpen after his start Monday.

The White Sox plan to start Dylan Axelrod Sunday, but it's possible Santiago could change their minds if he pitches well against the Twins. "We have Axe, he should be here tomorrow," manager Robin Ventura said. "There is a possibility he’s got that one. But if (Santiago) pitches well it doesn’t guarantee him Sunday."
Source: CSNChicago.com
Mon, Sep 3, 2012 07:24:00 PM
Hector Santiago - R - White Sox

Hector Santiago will make the first start of his MLB career when he faces the Twins at home on Monday.

He has a 3.91 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 51/26 K/BB ratio in 48 1/3 innings of relief this season, and also picked up four saves when he opened the season as Chicago's closer. As he isn't entirely stretched out yet, it wouldn't be surprising to see him pitch only four or five innings in his first start.
Source: Daryl Van Schouwen on Twitter
Sat, Sep 1, 2012 05:30:00 PM
Hector Santiago - R - White Sox

White Sox recalled LHP Hector Santiago from Triple-A Charlotte.

Santiago was being stretched out as a starter at Charlotte but will slide into a long relief role with the Sox. He posted a 3.66 ERA and 1.35 WHIP across 39 1/3 innings earlier this season with the big club.
Fri, Aug 17, 2012 02:12:00 PM
Hector Santiago - R - White Sox

Hector Santiago is being stretched out as a starter at Triple-A Charlotte.

Santiago has made all 34 big league appearances out of the bullpen, but he was used exclusively as a starter in 2011 in the minors and has returned to that role. He made his first start for Charlotte last Friday, striking out five over three scoreless innings. The White Sox could use Santiago as a long reliever in September, but he's expected to compete for a rotation spot in 2013.
Source: WhiteSox.mlb.com
Tue, Aug 7, 2012 09:10:00 PM
Hector Santiago - R - White Sox

White Sox optioned LHP Hector Santiago to Triple-A Charlotte.

Santiago opened the 2012 season as Chicago's main closer, but he was quickly stripped of that gig and will head down to the minor leagues having posted a pedestrian 3.66 ERA and 1.35 WHIP across 39 1/3 innings. Francisco Liriano will fill his roster spot.
Mon, Jul 30, 2012 02:34:00 PM
Hector Santiago - R - White Sox

Hector Santiago tossed a scoreless seventh inning in Monday's win over the Tigers.

Santiago was followed by Matt Thornton and Addison Reed, who picked up his third career save. White Sox manager Robin Ventura said he plans to go with a committee of Santiago, Thornton and Reed in the ninth, but Reed is probably the best bet of the bunch.
Mon, May 14, 2012 11:30:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Tyler Flowers
2Hector Gimenez
1B1Paul Konerko
2B1Gordon Beckham
2Tyler Greene
SS1Alexei Ramirez
2Angel Sanchez
3B1Jeff Keppinger
2Conor Gillaspie
LF1Dayan Viciedo
CF1Alejandro De Aza
2Dewayne Wise
RF1Alex Rios
2Casper Wells
DH1Adam Dunn
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Chris Sale
2Jake Peavy
3John Danks
4Gavin Floyd
5Jose Quintana
6Dylan Axelrod
7Hector Santiago
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Addison Reed
2Matt Thornton
3Jesse Crain
4Nate Jones
5Matt Lindstrom
6Brian Omogrosso
7Donnie Veal
8Leyson Septimo