Daniel Espino
SP - Cleveland Guardians - MiLB
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Guardians right-hander Daniel Espino has extended his throwing distance to 120 feet as he works his way back from a shoulder capsule and rotator cuff issues.
Fantasy Impact
The once-promising 24-year-old's professional career has been devastated by injuries. He hasn't appeared in any game action since he posted a 2.45 ERA in just four starts at Double-A back in the 2022 season. He remains without a firm timetable to return.
Daniel Espino is still several months away from pitching in games.
Fantasy Impact
Espino is 11 months removed from shoulder surgery. He was selected in the first-round of the 2019 draft.
Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect Daniel Espino underwent surgery to repair shoulder capsule and rotator cuff injuries in his right shoulder.
Fantasy Impact
Espino underwent shoulder surgery last May and was scheduled to miss the next 12-14 months but, obviously, he will be out for the entire 2024 season following a second procedure. The club's No. 4 prospect, he last posted a 2.45 ERA across four appearances at Triple-A in 2022.
Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect Daniel Espino will miss the next 12-14 months after undergoing shoulder surgery.
Fantasy Impact
One of the more highly-regarded pitching prospects in the game, Espino underwent surgery to repair a torn anterior capsule and will miss a big chunk of time moving forward. It's another blow for the 22-year-old who pitched just 18 1/3 innings last season due to shoulder and knee issues while working to a 2.45 ERA and monstrous 45.6% K-BB% across four starts.
Guardians top prospect Daniel Espino has been shut down from throwing for at least eight weeks due to a right shoulder strain.
Fantasy Impact
Espino, one of the top pitching prospects in the Guardians farm system, had yet to throw from the mound. This timetable likely pushes him out to at least May, meaning he might not make his MLB debut till the summer months in June or July. He probably won't be worth targeting in redraft leagues as a result, but should be a player to monitor on the waiver wire as we get closer to May or June.
