Ray takes no-hitter into 7th, Jays end Rays' 6-game streak
Robbie Ray took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SANTIAGO ESPINAL #4 - THIRD BASEMAN - CINCINNATI REDS
9 HR •
45 RBI •
.246 AVG
9 HR
45 RBI
.246 AVG
Notes: More ABs for Espinal; Jansen starts Santiago Espinal has plenty of fans within the Blue Jays' organization. You could see that in Saturday’s 6-3 win over the Rays at Sahlen Fie...
JULY 4, 2021 • MLB.COM
Ray scheduled to start for Toronto against Tampa Bay
The Rays will start Ryan Yarbrough on Sunday and the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Robbie RayJULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notches first big-league homer Espinal went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI on Saturday against Tampa Bay.
Impact Espinal took reliever Matt Wisler deep in the sixth inning for his first career home run, a two-run blast that broke the game open at 6-1. He also singled in the second, Espinal's second two-hit game in the last week. The trade of veteran Joe Panik has opened the door for Espinal to receive more starts at third base, which allows the Jays to utilize Cavan Biggio in more of a super-utility role. The 26-year-old Espinal provides a steady glove but has also put together a surprising .304/.355/.402 slash line in 110 plate appearances this season. His lack of power and speed (two steals in three attempts), however, limit his offensive appeal.
JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Springer homers again, Blue Jays hand Rays 5th straight loss
George Springer homered for the second straight day, Santiago Espinal hit his first career home run and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-3JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Santiago Espinal's two-run homer ' 07/03/2021 Santiago Espinal crushes a two-run home run to make it 6-1 Blue Jays in the bottom of the 6th inning
JULY 3, 2021 • MLB.COM
Santiago Espinal's RBI single ' 07/02/2021 Santiago Espinal hits an RBI single in the 8th inning, giving the Blue Jays an 11-1 lead against the Rays
JULY 3, 2021 • MLB.COM
Moves into utility role Espinal is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
Impact George Springer's return from the injured list Tuesday looks set to close the door on Espinal's run as an everyday player. With some combination of Springer, Randal Grichuk, Teoscar Hernandez and Lourdes Gurriel expected to occupy the three outfield and designated-hitter spots in most games, Cavan Biggio should move back into an everyday role at third base, where Espinal had been holding down the fort. Espinal made four straight starts at the hot corner before exiting the lineup in Tuesday's series opener in Miami.
JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nabs fourth straight start Espinal will start at third base and bat eighth Sunday against the Orioles.
Impact Espinal will stick in the starting nine for a fourth straight game after he reached base four times (two base hits, two walks) across his four plate appearances in Saturday's 10-7 win over the Orioles. His run as the Blue Jays' everyday third baseman will likely come to an end soon after Teoscar Hernandez returned from the paternity list Sunday. Hernandez, Lourdes Gurriel and Randal Grichuk will likely form Toronto's everyday outfield for now, leaving Cavan Biggio to pick up more work at the hot corner at Espinal's expense.
JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Santiago Espinal's diving stop | 06/19/2021 Santiago Espinal makes a sensational diving stop to nab Maikel Franco at 3rd in bottom of the 4th inning
JUNE 19, 2021 • MLB.COM
Stanton HR, triple play key Yankees' 8-4 win over Blue Jays
Giancarlo Stanton hit a go-ahead homer in a four-run seventh inning and the New York Yankees pulled off a wacky triple play in an 8-4 win over the reeling Toronto Blue JaysJUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Frazier snaps tie, Yankees come back to beat Blue Jays 6-5
Clint Frazier snapped an eighth-inning tie with a pinch-hit double and the New York Yankees hit three solo homers in a much-needed 6-5 win over the Toronto Blue JaysJUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back with Jays Espinal was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo prior to Tuesday's game against the Yankees.
Impact Espinal was sent to Triple-A on Friday, but with Jonathan Davis being placed on the paternity list Tuesday, he finds himself back on the major-league roster. He'll provide infield depth in the coming days, though he very possibly may be sent back to the minors once Davis is ready to rejoin the club.
JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Verdugo, Red Sox rally from 4 down, top Blue Jays 6-5 in 9th
Alex Verdugo hit a line drive off the Green Monster to drive in the game-winning run in the ninth inning and the Boston Red Sox rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the Toronto...JUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sent to Triple-A Espinal was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.
Impact The 26-year-old is 6-for-15 in his past 10 games but will head to the minors Friday with Cavan Biggio (neck) returning from the injured list. Espinal could rejoin the Blue Jays later in the year when the team requires infield depth.
JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Keuchel, Grandal lead White Sox past Blue Jays 5-2
Dallas Keuchel pitched six effective innings and Yasmani Grandal homered, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 5-2 victory over the Toronto Blue JaysJUNE 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Riding pine Wednesday Espinal isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Marlins.
Impact Espinal will be out of the lineup for a second straight game after he went 3-for-8 with a double, three RBI and a run across his last four appearances. Joe Panik will start at the hot corner and bat sixth.
JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Tuesday's lineup Espinal isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Marlins.
Impact Espinal started in Sunday's matinee and went 1-for-3 with two strikeouts. Joe Panik will start at third base and bat sixth.
JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Wild Chatwood helps Indians beat Blue Jays 6-5 for DH split
Tyler Chatwood forced in the tying run with his fourth straight walk in another wild outing, José Ramírez followed with a game-ending sacrifice fly and the Cleveland Indians rallie...MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench for matinee Espinal is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader at Cleveland.
Impact Espinal has been the primary starter at third base since Cavan Biggio (neck) landed on the injured list, but he's been unable to solidify his grip on the role and is 3-for-20 over the past seven games. Joe Panik will receive the start at the hot corner in Sunday's matinee.
MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Santiago Espinal's two-run double | 05/28/2021 Santiago Espinal pushes the Blue Jays' lead to 11-2 in the 6th inning with a two-run double down the right-field line
MAY 29, 2021 • MLB.COM
Blue Jays rip Indians 11-2, game shortened by nasty weather
Hyun Jin Ryu regained his control after a rough first inning while battling strong winds and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Joe Panik drove in three runs apiece, leading the Toronto Blue...MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Santiago Espinal's RBI groundout | 05/28/2021 Santiago Espinal outs the Blue Jays on the board with an RBI groundout that plates Randal Grichuk in the 2nd inning
MAY 29, 2021 • MLB.COM
Not starting Game 1 Espinal isn't in the lineup for Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Yankees.
Impact Espinal will be out of the lineup for a second straight game after he went 0-for-10 with an RBI, a walk and two strikeouts across his last three appearances. Joe Panik will start at third base and bat eighth.
MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Santiago Espinal's RBI groundout | 05/24/2021 Santiago Espinal rips an RBI groundout to shortstop, scoring Teoscar Hernández to trim the Rays' lead to 14-8 in the bottom of the 11th
MAY 24, 2021 • MLB.COM
