Santana cleared of concussion symptoms

CLEVELAND — Carlos Santana has been cleared of any concussion symptoms, and Danny Salazar appears poised to return to the rotation. After health scares involving both players, it was good news on both fronts for the Indians on Saturday.

Santana played catch, did some running drills and fielded ground balls on Saturday, passing more tests after being hit in the head by a foul ball during Thursday’s game. Indians manager Terry Francona noted that Santana, while not in the starting lineup against the Angels, was given the go-ahead by the medical staff to play.

“He’s completely cleared,” Francona said. “We probably could have played him tonight. I just felt like, we’ll have him available off the bench. I just thought a night [off from starting] wouldn’t hurt him. But he’s doing terrific, so that’s good. He’ll play tomorrow and might pinch-hit tonight. But he was completely cleared, and he feels great.”

Salazar, who is on the 15-day disabled list after a bout with right elbow inflammation, threw a 15-pitch bullpen session with just …

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