Santana’s Slide Threatens Pirates’ Bullpen | Pittsburgh Pirates News

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ bullpen crisis just got real — Dennis Santana, once a top-tier closer, is now a liability with a 6.05 ERA, 8 blown saves, and a career-high 8 home runs allowed. Once a 2.88 ERA ace in 2024, Santana’s 2025 numbers (2-5, 37 Ks, 21 walks, .249 batting average against) are a disaster, and his declining velocity and shaky command have cost the team wins. With the trade deadline looming, the Pirates may need to move him — or risk a brutal second half. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8602590d0e2642c6