SANTIAGO ESPINAL NEWS

Maintaining regular lineup spot Espinal will start in right field and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Espinal will pick up an eighth consecutive start after he recorded at least one hit in each of his previous seven contests while going 11-for-27 with three runs and three RBI. He's seen action at third base, second base, designated hitter and now right field over the last eight games, and the Reds should continue to carve out a regular spot in the lineup for Espinal while he's wielding a hot bat.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Extends hit streak Espinal started at third base and went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Pirates.

Impact Espinal delivered a two-run single that gave the Reds a 5-0 lead in the fourth inning. He's hit safely in six straight games, during which Espinal is 10-for-23 with three RBI and three runs. This continues a strong second half for the 29-year-old utility infielder. Espinal is batting .424/.452/.610 over 17 games since the All-Star break.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates take advantage of overextended Cincinnati bullpen to rally for a 6-5 win

Bryan De La Cruz drove in a pair of runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Cincinnati Reds 6-5

AUGUST 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts at second base Espinal started at second base and went 1-for-4 in Tuesday's 10-3 loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact Espinal, who made a third consecutive start, was part of a lineup shuffle resulting from first baseman/DH Jeimer Candelario (toe) landing on the 10-day injured list. Jonathan India moved from second base to DH while Espinal took over at the keystone. He started the previous two games at third base, where Noelvi Marte's season-long slump makes him vulnerable to a drop in playing time. Espinal has earned additional opportunities with a strong second half, batting .417/.440/.625 over 16 games since the All-Star break.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Reds avoid sweep with 4-3 victory that snaps Brewers' five-game winning streak

Santiago Espinal had two RBIs and scored the go-ahead run in the seventh inning as the Cincinnati Reds beat Milwaukee 4-3 to snap the NL Central-leading Brewers’ five-game winning...

AUGUST 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cincinnati Reds and Miami Marlins play in game 4 of series

The Cincinnati Reds play the Miami Marlins with a 2-1 series lead

AUGUST 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

De La Cruz leads Reds against the Marlins after 4-hit game

The Cincinnati Reds take on the Miami Marlins after Elly De La Cruz had four hits against the Marlins on Monday

AUGUST 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds visit the Marlins to open 4-game series

The Miami Marlins start a four-game series at home against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday

AUGUST 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers, swipes two bags Espinal started in left field and went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two stolen bases in Sunday's loss to the Giants.

Impact Espinal has now started six of the last seven contests and will continue to vie for playing time at third base, especially with fellow third baseman Noelvi Marte struggling with a .488 OPS. The versatile Espinal has started at second base, shortstop, third base, left field and designated hitter this season, batting .243 with eight home runs, 30 RBI, 21 runs scored and eight stolen bases across 77 games played.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Reds and Giants meet with series tied 1-1

The Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

AUGUST 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hit streak ends Espinal started at third and went 0-for-3 in Friday's 3-0 loss to San Francisco.

Impact Espinal, who made a fifth consecutive start, saw an end to a nine-game hit streak (as a starter). He entered Friday's game on a stretch of 19-for-35 over the previous 12 games, which led to an increase in playing time, including starts at third base the last two games. The primary starter at the hot corner, Noelvi Marte, is batting .177 since coming back from a suspension and could be susceptible to losing playing time to Espinal.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Giants play the Reds leading series 1-0

The San Francisco Giants bring a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Cincinnati Reds

AUGUST 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds host the Giants in first of 3-game series

The Cincinnati Reds host the San Francisco Giants to begin a three-game series

AUGUST 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stays in lineup Espinal started at third base and went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's 13-4 loss to the Cubs.

Impact Espinal and his smoldering bat made a fourth consecutive start. He's hit in all four games, going 8-for-14 with three doubles, a home run, three RBI and two additional runs. The month of July was Espinal's best; the utility infielder slashed .432/.457/.727 with three homers and eight RBI over 16 games.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Four-hit night Espinal started at designated hitter and went 4-for-4 with two doubles, a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Cubs.

Impact Espinal was in the starting lineup for a third consecutive game; with the Reds awaiting the arrival of Ty France, who was acquired Monday, Espinal slotted in at DH for the night. Once France arrives, it is expected that he and Jeimer Candelario will most frequently handle first base/DH.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Four-hit night Espinal started at designated hitter and went 4-for-4 with two doubles, a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Cubs.

Impact Espinal was in the starting lineup for a third consecutive game and has hits in all three. With the Reds awaiting the arrival of Ty France, who was acquired Monday, Espinal slotted in at DH for the night. Once France arrives, it is expected that he and Jeimer Candelario will most frequently handle first base/DH.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Espinal leads Reds against the Cubs following 4-hit game

The Cincinnati Reds play the Chicago Cubs after Santiago Espinal's four-hit game on Tuesday

JULY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Santiago Espinal flirts with cycle as Reds sink Cubs Santiago Espinal went 4-for-4 with a home run and fell a triple shy of the cycle to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-3 win over the visiting...

JULY 31 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Santiago Espinal homers to extend hit streak to 10 games, Reds' bullpen holds on to beat Cubs 6-3

Santiago Espinal extended his hit streak to 10 games with a two-run homer in the second inning and the Cincinnati Reds held on to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3

JULY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds bring 3-game road win streak into matchup with the Rays

The Cincinnati Reds hit the road against the Tampa Bay Rays aiming to extend a three-game road winning streak

JULY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Checks into lineup for nightcap Espinal will start at second base and bat eighth in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus Atlanta.

Impact Espinal has now picked up just two starts in the Reds' six games since the All-Star break. He saw an uptick in playing time to close out the second half while Jonathan India managed a knee contusion, but Espinal has shifted back into a utility role now that India has seemingly moved past the injury.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Takes over second base Espinal entered Saturday's game to play second base after Jonathan India (knee) was removed from the game. Espinal went 2-for-2 with a home run and two RBI in 10-6 win over the Mar...

Impact India sustained a left-knee contusion on a steal attempt during the second inning and remained in the game for one more inning before his removal. He was scratched from a game earlier this week due to the same injury, although it's unclear if the two are related. The Reds may opt to sit India on Sunday, the final game before the All-Star break. Miami is scheduled to start a lefty, so the right-handed hitting Espinal was likely to play in some capacity even if India is available.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Rece Hinds slams 2 more long homers, Reds beat Marlins 10-6 to win the series

Rookie Rece Hinds slugged two more long home runs, lifting the Cincinnati Reds to a 10-6 win over the Miami Marlins

JULY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers in win Espinal went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run in Thursday's 8-1 win over Colorado.

Impact Espinal got the start at shortstop, giving Elly De La Cruz a breather, and belted his fourth home run of the season. It was his third straight start after he filled in at second base for Jonathan India, who battled knee soreness the previous two games. Espinal has hit safely in four straight, going 6-for-12 and bumping his average to .203 for the season.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE