Daniel Espino

The Guardians optioned RHP Daniel Espino to Triple-A Columbus.

Fantasy Impact

Espino heads back to Triple-A for Cleveland to bring up a fresh arm.

Daniel Espino struck out two over a perfect inning in Wednesday's 9-4 loss to the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

Espino looked excellent in his long-awaited MLB debut. Once considered a top prospect before injuries, Espino has plenty of strikeout upside in his arm coming out of the bullpen. He's worth keeping tabs on in deeper fantasy leagues.

Daniel Espino will be called up from Triple-A Columbus ahead of Friday's game against the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact

A first-round pick all the way back in 2019 and a highly touted prospect as recently as 2023, Espino has battled through multiple injuries over the past few years to get to this point. The 25-year-old righty has posted an elevated 5.30 ERA over 18 2/3 innings at Triple-A Columbus this year, but a 3.44 xERA is more encouraging. Walks (15) have been an issue, but he's countered them with 29 strikeouts.

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.