2B,3B,LF,RF - Los Angeles Dodgers
- Age 31
- Miami Dade Community College
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
Availability
Santiago Espinal was called back up to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday.
Fantasy Impact
Espinal was designated for assignment by the Dodgers last week, but after clearing waivers and being sent to Triple-A, he is making his return to Los Angeles. The utilityman is slashing .220/.238/.366 in 41 at-bats in LA this season. Hyesong Kim was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
The Dodgers sent INF Santiago Espinal outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Fantasy Impact
Espinal passed through waivers unclaimed after he was designated for assignment. He will remain in the Dodgers organization.
The Dodgers designated INF Santiago Espinal for assignment.
Fantasy Impact
The Dodgers needed to open up a roster spot on their 40-man roster. Espinal loses his spot as a result.
Santiago Espinal went 1-for-3 in a win over the Giants with a home run, a run scored and an RBI.
Fantasy Impact
Through 21 games, Espinal is slashing .200/.200/.343 with one home run, three RBI, and four runs scored. He's seen very sporadic playing time, but made the most of it on Wednesday. With Mookie Betts back in the fold, his playing time will be even harder to come by.
Espinal signed a minor-league contract with an invitation to camp in February. Tommy Edman and Enrique Hernandez are both slated to begin the season on the injured list with ankle and elbow issues respectively.
Fantasy Impact
Manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that Espinal is likely to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster. Roberts indicated Espinal has integrated "seamlessly" with the team and provides the defensive versatility the organization values. Espinal could draw starts at second base during Edman's absence.
