The Indians needed to make room on their roster following the acquisition of seven players earlier today (three of which went straight to the 40-man roster), and they went with the big right-handed power-ish bat Domingo Santana.
To allow room on the 40-man roster for Hedges, Quantrill and Naylor, OF Domingo Santana has been designated for assignment
— Tribeinsider (@tribeinsider) August 31, 2020
Santana was signed by the Indians this offseason on a one-year, $1.5 million deal. He was coming off a 21-homer season with the Mariners and three years removed from hitting 30 in Milwaukee.