The Los Angeles Dodgers traded Dennis Santana to the Texas Rangers in exchange for Minor League pitcher Kelvin Bautista. The Rangers immediately optioned Santana to Triple-A Round Rock.
He was designated for assignment on June 12 as one of two corresponding moves in order to place Andy Burns on the active roster.
The right-hander appeared in 16 games for L.A. this season, posting a 6.00 ERA and 1.93 WHIP. Santana also made three starts for Triple-A Oklahoma City after being optioned at the end of last month, pitching to a 10.13 ERA and 2.44 WHIP.