New York placed Santana, closer Frank Francisco (elbow surgery), RHP JenrryMejia (elbow tendon inflammation) and RHP Shaun Marcum (biceps tendinitis) on the 15-day disabled list.
New York outfielder Andrew Brown was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas and right-hander JenrryMejia was transferred to the 60-day disabled list from the 15-day DL to make room on the 40-man roster.