2B,3B,LF,RF - Los Angeles Dodgers
- Age 31
- Miami Dade Community College
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
Availability
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.
The Dodgers signed Santiago Espinal to a minor league contract.
Fantasy Impact
Espinal will be at the major league camp in spring training with the Dodgers. He will compete for a depth role off the bench.
Santiago Espinal went 1-for-3 with a walk and one stolen base in the loss to the Astros.
Fantasy Impact
After today's game, Espinal holds a .316 batting average with 31 hits and 9 RBI across 31 games this season. Espinal's production has been a pleasant surprise from the bottom of the Cincy lineup.
Santiago Espinal is joining the Reds’ starting lineup against the Cardinals.
Fantasy Impact
The righty’s batting sixth at second base Wednesday, quarterbacking the infield against Steven Matz for the Reds.
Santiago Espinal is in the starting lineup for the Reds Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Espinal will start in left field and bat eighth against the Cardinals. He is hitting .288 with three RBI this season.
