Pirates have one player quietly making an impact

The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of the worst teams in baseball, but that doesn’t mean it is all doom and gloom.

The Pirates have some bright spots, and it isn’t just Paul Skenes.

Bleacher Report writer Tim Kelly named relief pitcher Dennis Santana as the team’s best-kept secret.

Get ready to hear Dennis Santana’s name quite a bit in the coming weeks. He was designated for assignment by the Yankees last June, but he has developed into one of the better relievers in baseball since being claimed by the Pirates. With a 1.48 ERA in 25 games, he is not only an All-Star candidate, but he also figures to be one of the more-coveted trade chips in advance of the July 31 trade deadline, especially since…