SANTIAGO ESPINAL NEWS

Rays win 11th in a row, score 7 in 11th to beat Toronto 14-8

Francisco Mejía hit a tiebreaking, two-run single during a seven-run burst in the 11th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays won their 11th straight game, outlasting the Toronto Blue Jays...

MAY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Filling in for Biggio Espinal will start at third base and bat seventh Sunday against the Rays.

Impact Espinal will be in the lineup for the sixth time in seven games, and at this point, he appears to have emerged as the primary replacement at third base for the injured Cavan Biggio (neck). The 26-year-old should provide capable defense at the hot corner, but he hasn't offered much of an impact with the bat over his 114 career MLB plate appearances (73 wRC+).

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rays to face Blue Jays on the road

The Rays will start Tyler Glasnow on Friday while the Blue Jays have yet to decide who will get the start

MAY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays: Time to consider giving Santiago Espinal more playing time When Spring Training came to an end back in late March, infielder Santiago Espinal was a contender for one of the last spots on the Opening...

MAY 17, 2021 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Ryu exits early with strain, Jays 'pen finishes off Rays 1-0

Toronto starter Hyun Jin Ryu was forced to leave early with a minor strain and five relievers completed the shutout, lifting the Blue Jays over the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0

APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bogaerts' 3-run HR, Rodriguez lift BoSox over Blue Jays 4-2

Xander Bogaerts hit a three-run home run to back Eduardo Rodriguez in his first start at Fenway Park since 2019, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2

APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled Tuesday Espinal was recalled from the alternate training site prior to Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact He will likely be back and forth between the alternate training site and the majors all season long. Espinal has played in three games, collecting three hits in eight at-bats.

APRIL 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Called up as 27th man Espinal was recalled by the Blue Jays to serve as the 27th man in Saturday's doubleheader against the Royals.

Impact Espinal will start at third base and bat seventh in Saturday's matinee. During his first stint with the major-league club this year, Espinal went 3-for-5 with a double, two runs and an RBI.

APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Musgrove reps SD, Espinal goes full fan mode, and Honeywell is back

Who had a good time in MLB this week? Jake Mintz highlights the exploits of Joe Musgrove, Santiago Espinal and Brent Honeywell.

APRIL 12, 2021

Moves back to alt site The Blue Jays optioned Espinal to their alternate training site Monday.

Impact He'll cede his spot on the 26-man active roster to outfielder Lourdes Gurriel (illness), who was activated from the COVID-19 injured list. Espinal was with the big club for two days and made an impact in his lone start Saturday against the Angels, going 3-for-5 with a double, two runs and an RBI.

APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Blue Jays Espinal was recalled by the Blue Jays on Saturday.

Impact Espinal was unable to break camp with the major-league club this year, but he'll join the big-league roster after Lourdes Gurriel was placed on the COVID-19 injured list due to vaccine-related symptoms Saturday. Since Gurriel will be eligible to return as soon as his symptoms subside, Espinal might not spend much time in the majors.

APRIL 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Espinal's game-tying homer | 03/29/2021 Santiago Espinal brings game back even, hitting a two-run home run against the Phillies in the top of the 7th inning and scoring Otto Lopez

MARCH 29, 2021 • MLB.COM

Won't make team Espinal was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.

Impact Espinal's ability to fill in at shortstop and second base should make him one of the top candidates for a call-up should injuries strike the Blue Jays' infield, but there's no room for him on the Opening Day roster. His .267/.308/.333 slash line in his 27-game debut last year doesn't suggest he'll be all that interesting to fantasy teams should he find himself with unexpected playing time.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notes: Murphy added back; Espinal optioned The Blue Jays made a late roster move prior to Saturday evening’s game against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, adding right-hander Patri...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • MLB.COM

Sent down by Blue Jays Espinal was optioned to the Blue Jays' alternate training site Saturday.

Impact Espinal carved out a role with the Blue Jays in late August, but he saw his playing time dwindle in recent games. He should get more consistent playing time at the alternate training site and could serve as depth if injuries occur in the team's infield.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pujols moves past Mays on HR list; A's clinch playoff spot

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yanks blow out Blue Jays 20-6, move into 2nd in AL East

Luke Voit and Aaron Hicks homered to key a seven-run second-inning burst made possible when right fielder Derek Fisher misplayed a pair of flyballs, and the New York Yankees rocket...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gregorius' 2-run homer helps Phillies beat Mets 4-1

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryu wins 4th straight decision, Blue Jays beat Mets 7-3

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a home run completely out of Sahlen Field and Hyun Jin Ryu made the early lead stand up, winning his fourth straight decision as the Toronto Blue Jays beat...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sánchez pinch slam, Hicks HR help Yanks take 2 from Mets

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hernández's single gives Blue Jays 6-5 win over Orioles

Teoscar Hernández delivered a two-run single with two out in the ninth inning to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 6-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guerrero Jr.'s two-run single | 08/26/2020 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. sends a grounder into left and both Santiago Espinal and Cavan Biggio score in the 4th

AUGUST 26, 2020 • MLB.COM

Grichuk hits 3-run homer in 7th, Blue Jays beat Rays 6-4

Randal Grichuk hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning before later leaving with lower back tightness and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4

AUGUST 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Reds wait for virus test results before return

The Cincinnati Reds will wait for their latest COVID-19 test results to see when they can resume the season

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adames HR gives Rays second win of the day over Blue Jays

Willy Adames hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays, helped by a huge Toronto error, beat the Blue Jays 7-5 to win both games completed Sunday

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS