The decision to promote Danny Santana paid off right away for the Boston Red Sox.
Santana was called up from Triple-A Worcester ahead of Friday's game vs. the Philadelphia Phillies and was tasked with hitting leadoff and playing first base. The veteran utility man made a nice first impression with a go-ahead home run off Aaron Nola in the fifth inning.
Watch Santana's blast below:
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Santana has struggled with injuries throughout his major league career but has proven to have plenty of pop when healthy. In 2019 with the Texas Rangers, the 30-year-old hit .283 with 28 homers and 81 RBI.
Homer No. 1 of Santana's Red Sox career traveled 374 feet with a 101.6 mph exit velocity.