ANDERSON ESPINOZA NEWS

Signs with NPB's Buffaloes Espinoza signed with the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball on Monday.

Impact Espinoza spent all of last season with the Padres' Triple-A affiliate, accumulating a 6.15 ERA and 1.68 WHIP through 131.2 innings. The 25-year-old righty pitched 18.1 innings for the Cubs in 2022 with limited success, and he'll now look to hone his craft overseas.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Minors: Anderson Espinoza's gem spoiled; Dillon Head hits first pro homer Lake Elsinore Storm sweep a doubleheader; Sean Reynolds' struggles continue, cost Anderson Espinoza a win with Triple-A El Paso

AUGUST 20, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Minors: El Paso's Anderson Espinoza tossed after foreign substance check Former top Padres prospect ejected after foreign substance check for the second time in three years; Lake Elsinore Storm still unbeaten to s...

APRIL 15, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Minors: Anderson Espinoza off to wild start with El Paso; Adam Mazur makes pro debut Former Padres pitching prospect Anderson Espinoza off to a wild start with Triple-A El paso

APRIL 9, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Minors: Anderson Espinoza wild in El Paso loss Former Padres top prospect lasts just four innings in first official game back in organization

APRIL 2, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Reassigned to minor-league camp Espinoza was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Padres on Friday.

Impact Espinoza made just one appearance for the Padres this spring, allowing four earned runs through one inning. He will likely begin the year in Triple-A, where he held an 8.31 ERA last season through 26 frames.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes to terms with San Diego Espinoza signed a minor-league contract with the Padres on Monday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

Impact Espinoza made his big-league debut in 2022 with the Cubs, posting a 5.40 ERA and 1.64 WHIP with a 19:4 K:BB across 18.1 frames. He'll likely be a long shot to make the Opening Day roster.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Enters free agency Espinoza became a minor-league free agent Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Espinoza was able to work his way up from Double-A to the majors in 2022, though he struggled to find success at any of the three levels he played in. The 24-year-old righty will now look to bounce back as a member of another club's farm system.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A Espinoza cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Espinoza split time between Double-A, Triple-A and the majors in 2022, and he spent the final six weeks of the campaign with Iowa. The right-hander struggled across all three levels, with his 5.40 ERA over 18.1 big-league frames representing his best figure.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contreras, Cubs keep rallying, edge Brewers 6-5 in 11th

Willson Contreras hit an RBI single to cap a two-run rally in the 11th inning and the Chicago Cubs kept coming back, beating the Milwaukee Brewers 6-5 for their fifth straight win

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs place RHP Keegan Thompson on IL, recall Espinoza

Chicago Cubs right-handed starter Keegan Thompson has been put on the 15-day IL with low back tightness

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled from Triple-A Espinoza was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact He was optioned down a few days ago and last pitched in the majors. Espinoza has a 4.11 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 15:13 K:BB in 15.1 innings across six appearances. He should work in long relief.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Espinoza was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Espinoza was called up by the Cubs in early August and posted a 6.35 ERA and 1.76 WHIP in 5.2 innings over three relief appearances during his time with the major-league club. However, he'll head back to the minors after Steven Brault (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wainwright, reunited with Molina, hurls Cards past Cubs 6-0

Adam Wainwright pitched seven spotless innings with longtime catcher Yadier Molina back behind the plate, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 6-0

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back with big club Espinoza was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday.

Impact Espinoza held his own in his first three big-league appearances earlier in the season, and he will get another shot to show what he can do at the top level.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors The Cubs optioned Espinoza to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact As expected, Espinoza will make his way back to the minors after he was designated as the 27th man for Saturday's twin bill with the Mets. He appeared out of the bullpen in the Cubs' 4-3 loss in the second game of the doubleheader, striking out a pair of batters over 2.2 scoreless innings while working around one hit and two walks.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pete Alonso, New York Mets sweep lowly Cubs with 4-3 victory

Pete Alonso was hit by a bases-loaded pitch from Mychal Givens in the 10th inning, and the New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 to complete a doubleheader sweep

JULY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Called up as 27th man Espinoza was recalled from Triple-A Iowa to serve as the 27th man in Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Espinoza lost his spot on the Cubs' active roster Tuesday but will rejoin the club on a temporary basis for Saturday's twin bill. The right-hander has posted a 3.86 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in seven innings over two relief appearances in the majors this year.

JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Urías stars as Orioles beat Cubs 4-2 for 9th straight win

Ramón Urías hit a two-run homer and made a big defensive play, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2 for their ninth straight victory

JULY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Headed to minors The Cubs optioned Espinoza to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Espinoza's latest stint with the big club lasted just six days, with the right-hander making one appearance out of the Cubs' bullpen. He worked three innings in relief Sunday in Los Angeles, giving up an earned run on one hit and four walks while striking out two.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Freeman gets 4 hits, Dodgers roar back to sweep Cubs 11-9

The Los Angeles Dodgers rallied from a pair of early five-run deficits and completed a stellar homestand with an 11-9 victory over the Chicago Cubs

JULY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs rally against Brewers' bullpen, win 2-1 at Milwaukee

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JULY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled from Double-A Espinoza was called up from Double-A Tennessee on Wednesday, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Espinoza will return to the big leagues and replace Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) on the active roster after he was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday. The 24-year-old surrendered two runs on two hits and three walks while striking out six over four innings in his only big-league appearance May 30 versus the Brewers.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs' Kyle Hendricks goes on injured list with sore shoulder

Chicago Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks is heading to the injured list after leaving his Tuesday night start after just three innings due to soreness in his throwing shoulder

JULY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent down Tuesday Espinoza was optioned to Double-A Tennessee on Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Espinoza served as the 27th man during Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals, but he didn't make any appearances during his brief stint with the major-league club. He should continue to work as a starter in Tennessee.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE