| Antonio Santos | |
|---|---|
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1996-10-06)October 6, 1996 (age 29) Villa González,Dominican Republic | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 1, 2020, for the Colorado Rockies | |
| MLB statistics (through 2021 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–2 |
| Earned run average | 8.83 |
| Strikeouts | 14 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Antonio Nathanahel Santos (born October 6, 1996) is a Dominican professionalbaseballpitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theColorado Rockies.
Santos signed with theColorado Rockies as an international free agent on July 2, 2015.[1] He spent the 2015 season with theDSL Rockies, going 1–2 with a 0.75 ERA over 24 innings. He split the 2016 season between the DSL and theBoise Hawks, going a combined 6–4 with a 3.87 ERA over81+⁄3 innings. He spent the 2017 season with theAsheville Tourists, going 9–10 with a 5.39 ERA over 147 innings. He split the 2018 season between Asheville and theLancaster JetHawks, going a combined 5–13 with a 4.80 ERA over 152 innings. He split the 2019 season between Lancaster and theHartford Yard Goats, going a combined 6–9 with a 4.53 ERA over 145 innings.[2] Santos played in theArizona Fall League for theSalt River Rafters following the 2019 season.[3]
The Rockies added him to their 40-man roster after the 2019 season.[4]
On September 1, 2020, Santos was promoted to the major leagues for the first time and he made his debut that day against theSan Francisco Giants.
TheNew York Mets claimed Santos off waivers on November 24, 2021. On March 13, 2022, he was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple-ASyracuse Mets.[5] In 29 games split between Syracuse and the Double–ABinghamton Rumble Ponies, Santos accumulated a 4–3 record and 5.74 ERA with 43 strikeouts in42+1⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 10.[6]
On May 12, 2023, Santos signed with theIshikawa Million Stars of theBaseball Challenge League.[7] On August 3, Ishikawa team announced that Santos left the team.[8]
On December 11, 2023, Santos signed with thePericos de Puebla of theMexican League.[9] In 4 starts for Puebla, Santos compiled a 2.49 ERA with 25 strikeouts across21+2⁄3 innings pitched.
On May 6, 2024, Santos' contract was purchased by theChicago Cubs organization.[10] He elected free agency on November 6, 2025.[11]