ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Switch-hitting outfielder Danny Santana will continue his rehab from elbow surgery as a free agent after the Texas Rangers didn’t offer him a contract before Wednesday’s deadline.
The Rangers also didn’t offer contracts to right-hander Jimmy Herget and outfielder Scott Heineman, making them free agents.
Santana was the Rangers player of the year during the 2019 season in a utility role, and went into 2020 as the team’s starting center fielder. But he played only 15 games this year and was on the injured list twice before surgery on his right elbow in September 9. He isn’t expected to be ready for the start of next season.