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Santos will remain on standby with the Rangers on the verge of punching their ticket to the postseason in a couple days. The 24-year-old righty has made just one relief appearance in the big leagues this season. He’ll be in the mix for a playoff roster spot.

He’ll take the place of the injured Cal Quantrill (lat) on the Rangers’ active roster. He’ll be available out of the bullpen initially, but could be given an opportunity to make a spot start the next time Quantrill’s spot in the rotation comes around.

Santos did not pitch on his one day on the roster this time around.

Santos has allowed two runs on two hits in two innings in his only appearance for Texas this season. The 24-year-old has a 7.16 ERA in 55 1/3 innings mostly as a starter in Triple-A.

Santos, 24, made just one appearance during his time with the Rangers, allowing two runs on two hits and a walk while recording one strikeout in his two innings of work. He’ll continue to hone his craft at the Triple-A level until another opportunity arises with the Rangers.

Santos is the Rangers’ fifth-ranked prospect, but the 24-year0old has struggled at Double-A this season, posting a 7.44 ERA and 1.77 WHIP in 42 1/3 innings. That comes with 58 strikeouts but also 21 walks. It remains to be seen what role Texas has in mind for him, but he has not made one appearance out of the bullpen since 2023.