Daniel Espino

The Guardians have optioned right-hander Daniel Espino (shoulder) to Triple-A Columbus.

Fantasy Impact

Espino has dealt with numerous injuries in his young minor league career, missing the entire 2023 and 2024 seasons in the process. He made just one Triple-A outing in 2025 and pitched a pair of scoreless outings this spring prior to Sunday's move.

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.