Report: Ervin Santana looking for one year deal; Blue Jays, Orioles have shown interest

Ervin Santana spent the first eight years of his career with the Los Angeles Angels before joining the Royals for the 2013 season. (Otto Greule Jr./Getty

Ervin Santana spent the first eight years of his career with the Los Angeles Angels before joining the Royals for the 2013 season. (Otto Greule Jr./Getty Images)

Ervin Santana is looking to sign a one-year contract with a club as soon as possible, according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports.

Santana pitched for the Kansas City Royals last season, compiling a 3.24 earned run average over 211.0 innings pitched after a career worst year in 2012, which saw the former All-Star give up 39 home runs on his way to an ERA of 5.16.

The 31-year old Santana had reportedly been asking for a contract in the five-year, $100 million range at the beginning of the off-season, but garnered little interest from teams at that price. With spring training in full swing, Santana is looking to sign with a high powered offense, and has drawn interest from the Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays.

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Sources: Ervin Santana now seeking a one-year deal, and wants to sign as quickly as possible.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) March 8, 2014

Sources add: Santana wants to sign with a strong offensive club. Both #BlueJays and #Orioles fit that description and have shown interest.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) March 8, 2014