ANDERSON ESPINOZA NEWS

Cards score 4 in 10th to beat Cubs 7-4, split doubleheader

Cardinals rookie Brendan Donovan hit a two-run double in the 10th inning and St. Louis overcame a baserunning mistake to beat the Chicago Cubs 7-4 and split a doubleheader

JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Impact Espinoza served as the 27th man during Monday's doubleheader against the Brewers, and he allowed two runs on two hits and three walks while striking out six in four innings to take the loss during a relief appearance. The right-hander will be available out of the bullpen once again during Saturday's twin bill.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sahadev Sharma: Caleb Kilian called up from Iowa, Mark Leiter... - The Athletic Caleb Kilian called up from Iowa, Mark Leiter, Jr. optioned, Conner Menez DFA'd to make room on the 40-man. Anderson Espinoza added as the 2...

JUNE 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Heads back to Double-A Espinoza was optioned to Double-A Tennessee on Tuesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Espinoza was called up as the 27th man for Monday's doubleheader against Milwaukee and got to make his major-league debut, allowing two runs on two hits while striking out six and walking three across four innings of relief. How long he'll have to wait for his next opportunity is unclear.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers take 2 from Cubs, Taylor HRs in both, Ashby fans 12

Tyrone Taylor homered in both games, Aaron Ashby struck out a career-high 12 in the nightcap and the Milwaukee Brewers swept a doubleheader from the Chicago Cubs 7-6 and 3-1, Luis...

MAY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Former Red Sox prospect Anderson Espinoza called up by Cubs nearly 6 years after being traded for Drew Pomeranz Anderson Espinoza, who the Red Sox traded to the Padres for Drew Pomeranz, is finally getting his major league chance.

MAY 30, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Recalled to serve as 27th man Espinoza was recalled from Double-A Tennessee on Monday, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Espinoza will join the Cubs as their 27th man for Monday's doubleheader versus the Brewers. He's yet to make his major-league debut and will be available out of the bullpen. After being acquired from the Padres in July, Espinoza has posted a 7.31 ERA and 1.35 WHIP with 36 punchouts in 28.1 frames over eight starts at Double-A this season.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres notes: Hosmer putting deadline behind him, Marisnick's fit, goodbye to Espinoza After the Padres were rumored to be seeking to trade Eric Hosmer, the 31-year-old first baseman is eager to put the deadline behind him.

JULY 31, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Splash! Giants land Bryant from Cubs just before deadline

The first-place San Francisco Giants made a big splash just before baseball's trade deadline, getting star third baseman Kris Bryant from the Chicago Cubs for two minor leaguers

JULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marisnick to Padres for prospect Espinoza SAN DIEGO -- As the minutes ticked toward Friday afternoon's Trade Deadline, the Padres did indeed come together on a trade – though perhaps...

JULY 30, 2021 • MLB.COM

Heading to Cubs Espinoza was traded from the Cubs to the Padres on Friday in exchange for Jake Marisnick, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Espinoza has struggled at High-A this year with a 5.02 ERA and 1.49 WHIP over 28.2 innings, but he'll receive a fresh start with a new organization. The right-hander figures to remain at the same level in the minors with Chicago.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Minors: Ruiz hits 13th homer, Espinoza starts strong in TinCaps win Rounding up the action at the Padres’ minor league affiliates

JULY 29, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Minors: Abrams still out as Missions snap skid; Espinoza ejected for foreign substance Rounding up the action at the Padres’ minor league affiliates

JULY 2, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Ejected from Thursday start Espinoza was ejected from his start for High-A Fort Wayne on Thursday after umpires detected a sticky substance on his glove following the first inning, Justin Prince of WFFT Fox 5...

Impact Espinoza could face a suspension if it is determined that he was in fact using an illegal substance. The 23-year-old has mostly struggled in his return to the mound after injuries derailed his 2017-2019 campaigns, posting a 6.75 ERA and 1.50 WHIP over 20 innings.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Minors: TinCaps' Ethan Elliott in control; Anderson Espinoza's latest gem Padres pitching prospect Ethan Elliott named High-A Central's pitcher of the month for May 2021

JUNE 3, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Minors: Anderson Espinoza starts well again for Fort Wayne Rounding up the action at the Padres' minor league affiliates

MAY 28, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Makes return to mound Espinoza struck out three batters and allowed one hit over two innings in an appearance with High-A Fort Wayne on Thursday. It was Espinoza's first regular season game appearance s...

Impact It has been a long journey back to pitching for the right-hander, whose career has been derailed by a pair of Tommy John surgeries. Espinoza made one appearance with the Padres in spring training this season before being sent to the minors. He threw 26 pitches Thursday in his Fort Wayne debut and collected half of his outs via strikeout. Espinoza is still only 23 years old and was once a highly-regarded prospect, so the opportunity for a successful big-league career remains ahead of him.

MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Minors: Anderson Espinoza nearly perfect in emotional return Four years ago, Anderson Espinoza was the top overall prospect in the San Diego Padres organization. Fast forward to present day, and the ri...

MAY 9, 2021 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Anderson Espinoza's triumphant return; Robert Hassell III's first homer Rounding up the action at the Padres’ minor league affiliates

MAY 7, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Minors: Former Padres top prospect Anderson Espinoza starting 2021 in TinCaps' rotation Fort Wayne Tincaps, the Padres' high Single-A affiliate, announce their 2021 opening day roster

MAY 2, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Sent to Double-A Espinoza was optioned to Double-A San Antonio on Friday.

Impact Espinoza returned to game action this spring for the first time since September of 2016 after he underwent a pair of Tommy John surgeries. However, he'll begin the year with the Double-A club after tossing one scoreless inning during Cactus League play.

MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Espinoza returns, Kopech stretches in spring action The last time Anderson Espinoza pitched against another team, the Kansas City Royals were reigning World Series champs and Kris Bryant was t...

MARCH 19, 2021 • MLB.COM

Returns to mound Espinoza completed a scoreless inning of work on only nine pitches in Cactus League action Thursday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Espinoza pitched in a competitive game for the first time since September of 2016 after undergoing a pair of Tommy John surgeries. He reportedly hit 95 mph with his fastball and worked efficiently despite allowing a double off the wall. Espinoza won't start the season in the majors, though he appears to be at or near full health.

MARCH 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Spring debut coming Thursday Espinoza is expected to make his spring debut Thursday against Oakland, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Espinoza last threw a competitive pitch in September of 2016, as he's missed four straight years with multiple injuries, including a pair of Tommy John surgeries. He was expected to make his spring debut Monday, but the game was cut short to just eight innings. Given the amount of time he's missed and the fact that he's yet to advance beyond Low-A, he won't be anywhere close to the big-league roster to start the year.

MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE