Dodgers Spring Training: Dennis Santana Stating Case For Opening Day Roster

Among the early standouts for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Spring Training is Dennis Santana, who has allowed just one hit with three strikeouts across three scoreless Cactus League appearances.

The right-hander is now another year removed from the significant shoulder injury he sustained in 2018 and has caught the eye of Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. “I just think he’s really healthy and has gotten a lot more physical,” Roberts said.

“He put in a lot of good work this past winter and with the delivery, I think he’s able to hold positions throughout the delivery with core and lower-half strength. It’s just allowing him to execute pitches consistently. He has as good of command as he’s had since…