Santiago, who made $5 million last year, posted a 4.70 ERA with 144 strikeouts and 79 walks in 182 innings. The 29-year-old lefty was acquired by the Twins at the Aug. 1 non-waiver Trade Deadline in the deal that sent Ricky Nolasco to the Angels. Minnesota also sent $4 million to the Angels as part of the deal, which is exactly the difference between their two salaries in 2017, with Nolasco set to make $12 million.
Kintzler, 32, is coming off a solid season in which he filled in as closer with Glen Perkins out due to shoulder surgery.