Santana's contract was selected from Triple-A Nashville and he is starting at second base and hitting eighth Saturday against the A's.

EDGE Analysis

Rougned Odor (right knee sprain) landed on the injured list and Santana joins the big-league infield in a corresponding move. Ronald Guzman (hamstring) is also on the injured list, causing Logan Forsythe to get starts at first base, so Santana may get fairly steady playing time in the short term. He hasn't been fantasy relevant in mixed leagues since 2014, although he could chip in some steals, likely with a very low batting average.

General manager Jon Daniels confirmed Saturday that Santana would open the season at Triple-A Nashville, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

Santana's dismissal from big-league camp likely clears a spot on the Opening Day roster for Logan Forsythe, barring the Rangers adding another utility infielder within the next week. Prior to getting cut, the 28-year-old had made a compelling case to break camp with the big club. He enters Saturday's Cactus League game against the Brewers with a 14-for-48 mark at the plate this spring, with nine of his hits going for extra bases.

Santana is competing with Logan Forsythe for a utility role, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Santana, a non-roster invitee, is doing everything he can to claim a spot on the Rangers' Opening Day roster; through 18 games this spring, the 28-year-old is hitting .314/.359/.714 with eight extra-base hits, 10 RBI, 10 runs and a stolen base. Forsythe is more proven at the big-league level, which could influence Texas' decision, though Santana could be needed as a backup outfielder should Joey Gallo (groin) open the year on the shelf.

Santana signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Tuesday, Jon Heyman of FancredSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Santana spent the 2018 season with the Braves and had a .567 OPS in 32 plate appearances. The 28-year-old spent the bulk of the season with Triple-A Gwinnett, and had a .264/.294/.497 slash line with 16 home runs in 82 games.

Santana will report to Triple-A Gwinnett after clearing waivers Sunday, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

Santana was designated for assignment Thursday, and after drawing little interest while on the waiver wire, he'll head back to the minors. He struggled to a .179/.281/.286 slash line through 15 games with Atlanta.

Santana was designated for assignment Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Santana was removed from the 40-man roster after hitting just .179 with three extra-base hits and two RBI over 15 games with the big club. In a corresponding move, Michael Reed was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Santan was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

In order to make room for Santana on the 40-man roster, Jose Ramirez was transferred to the 60-day DL (shoulder) and Mike Soroka was placed on the 10-day disabled list with shoulder inflammation. Santana has spent the entirety of the 2018 campaign at the Triple-A level, hitting .279 with a .839 OPS. In addition he's recorded 11 home runs, 28 RBI and eight stolen bases. He will serve as extra depth in the Braves' outfield.

Santana was reassigned to minor-league camp and will begin the season with Triple-A Gwinnett.

EDGE Analysis

Santana failed to crack the Opening Day roster even though Johan Camargo (back/oblique) will be forced to start the season on the disabled list. It appears as though Ryan Flaherty and Lane Adams will pin down the final couple roster spots. During the 2017 campaign split between Minnesota and Atlanta, Santana hit .202/.243/.357 with four home runs, 23 RBI and seven stolen bases.

Santana is likely to make the Braves' Opening Day roster if Johan Camargo (back/oblique) is not ready to go in time, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Santana has played every position except first base and catcher in his four-year major-league career and could fill a utility role for the Braves this season. He has a bit of speed (47 steals in 349 career games) but a weak bat (.258/.292/.378 for his career) which makes his fantasy appeal limited.

Santana went 4-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and a second run scored in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

The homer was his first of the spring, and Santana is now hitting .476 (10-for-21) to begin the spring. Whether the 27-year-old can win a spot on the Braves' 25-man roster could depend more on the team's plans for Ronald Acuna rather than anything Santana does on the field, however.