Winston Santos is a 23-year-old right-hander in Texas’ pitching-rich system. Ranked as a top Ranger prospect, Santos is coming back from a back stress reaction and is expected to begin a controlled rehab in the Arizona complex, with a Double-A Frisco return likely on the horizon if rehab progresses as hoped. His prior 3.18 ERA across two Frisco starts and 3.67 across High-A/Double-A last year underscores the ceiling Texas envisions for him, provided health cooperates.

Santos is No. 4 in Texas’ prospect rankings but has been sidelined since April with a back stress reaction. His absence is a reminder of the fragility of pitching arsenals, yet the organization remains confident in his long-term upside and potential return to the top of the depth chart.

Winston Santos has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in his lower back and could be sidelined for 8-10 weeks, representing a significant loss for the Rangers.

Winston Santos has shown significant improvement in his performance, leading the Rangers in wins. His success in adapting his game suggests he could become a valuable asset for the Rangers' pitching rotation in the near future.

Winston Santos, the Rangers' No. 5 prospect, delivered an impressive performance, pitching three perfect innings and striking out six batters. His fastball velocity and command were noteworthy, emphasizing his potential as a future major league pitcher.