SANTIAGO ESPINAL NEWS

Getting third straight start Espinal will start at shortstop and bat eighth in Thursday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Espinal will be rewarded with a third consecutive start after he went 3-for-7 with a walk, two runs and two RBI between the previous two contests. Both of Espinal's last two starts have come against left-handed starting pitchers, so the 29-year-old infielder still appears to be viewed as a short-side platoon player rather than a regular in the Reds lineup.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Gets another start Espinal started at third base and went 1-for-3 in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Pittsburgh.

Impact Espinal received a second consecutive start at the hot corner, as Jeimer Candelario (tendinitis) was unavailable. This could be a situation where manager David Bell is giving Candelario multiple days off, including an off day Thursday, so that he can ready to go Friday when the Reds open a home series against the suddenly hot Red Sox.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Espinal's homer lifts Reds past Pirates Santiago Espinal hit a two-run homer and Nick Lodolo tossed seven strong innings to win his fifth consecutive start as the visiting Cincinna...

JUNE 19 • SACBEE.COM

Lodolo cruises through 7 innings for 5th straight win, Espinal homers in Reds' 2-1 win over Pirates

Nick Lodolo allowed one run in seven innings to win a fifth straight start, Santiago Espinal hit a two-run homer and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1

JUNE 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adames homers, Perkins throws out tying run at the plate as Brewers edge Reds 5-4

Willy Adames hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning and Milwaukee threw out the tying run at the plate to end the game and beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 on Sunday

JUNE 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Santiago Espinal hits 2-run homer, Reds hold on to beat Cubs 5-4

Santiago Espinal hit a two-run homer while pinch hitting in the seventh inning and the Cincinnati Reds held on to beat the sliding Chicago Cubs 5-4

MAY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers look to turn it around after slump hits 5 straight losses CINCINNATI -- After Dodgers third baseman Kiké Hernández threw out Santiago Espinal for the second out in the bottom of the sixth inning Sun...

MAY 26 • MLB.COM

Steps in at third Espinal started at third base and went 1-for-3 in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Espinal was a late addition to the lineup after Jeimer Candelario (neck) was scratched. The utility infielder is getting a relevant amount of plate appearances due to injuries and a player suspension. While his .195 average isn't attractive, Espinal has hit with regularity of late, going 9-for-33 (.273) with a double, a home run, three RBI, four walks, two steals and four runs scored over the last 11 games.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Harper homers in return from daughter's birth as Phillies beat Reds 5-0 for 5th shutout

Bryce Harper homered in his return to the lineup following the birth of his third child, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 for their second shutout win in...

APRIL 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Santiago Espinal has 3 RBIs, Fernando Cruz pitches out of another jam and Reds beat Phillies 7-4

Santiago Espinal had three RBIs, reliever Fernando Cruz pitched out a jam in the seventh inning and the Cincinnati Reds held on for a 7-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies

APRIL 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

De La Cruz powers Reds to 8-1 win to end Phillies' 7-game streak

Elly De La Cruz hit a two-run home run and Christian Encarnacion-Strand went 3 for 4 with two RBIs as the Cincinnati Reds ended the Philadelphia Phillies’ seven-game win streak wit...

APRIL 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Elly De La Cruz homers again as the Reds pound the White Sox 11-1

Elly De La Cruz hit a three-run drive for his fourth homer in his last four games, helping Andrew Abbott and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago White Sox 11-1

APRIL 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts at third base Espinal started at third base and went 0-for-3 with a walk and stolen base in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Mets.

Impact Jeiemer Candelario served as the designated hitter after leaving Wednesday's game with a sore elbow. It's unclear if Candelario will be limited to DH duties, but if so, Espinal could fill in at third base. He's expected to slot in somewhere anytime the Reds are facing a left-hander. Espinal is 1-for-10 with two walks and two steals through four games (three starts).

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Infield picture coming into focus after Espinal trade DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Much of the fun around the Blue Jays’ infield competition is that, for those who are in it, it hasn’t felt like a competiti...

MARCH 22 • MLB.COM

Blue Jays deal former all-star infielder Santiago Espinal to Reds With a glut of infielders and a need for pitching depth, the Blue Jays have dealt former all star Santiago Espinal two the Cincinnati Reds.

MARCH 21 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Santiago Espinal hits a two-run double to right-center | 03/12/2024 Santiago Espinal splits the gap in right-center for a two-run double, extending the Blue Jays' lead to 8-1 in the 5th inning

MARCH 12 • MLB.COM

Santiago Espinal drives in two on ground-rule double | 03/10/2024 Santiago Espinal brings home Alejandro Kirk and Cam Eden on a ground-rule double to left field in the bottom of the 6th inning

MARCH 10 • MLB.COM

Santiago Espinal knocks an RBI single into left field | 02/28/2024 Santiago Espinal drives in Rafael Lantigua with an RBI single into left field to tie the game at two in the 6th inning

FEBRUARY 28 • MLB.COM

Santiago Espinal makes a stellar barehanded play | 02/28/2024 Santiago Espinal charges in and makes a tremendous barehanded play to first base to nab Jonathan Aranda and end the inning

FEBRUARY 28 • MLB.COM

Santiago Espinal's RBI single | 09/10/2023 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • MLB.COM

Hits bench Sunday Espinal is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Espinal went 6-for-10 with a double and four RBI while starting in three of the past four games at third base, but he'll head to the bench Sunday while Cavan Biggio logs a start at the hot corner. The Blue Jays should have extra playing time available for Espinal on the left side of the infield while both Matt Chapman (finger) and Bo Bichette (quadricep) are on the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Espinal's two-run single | 09/02/2023 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • MLB.COM

Santiago Espinal's RBI single | 08/30/2023 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

AUGUST 30, 2023 • MLB.COM

Santiago Espinal's sac fly | 08/26/2023 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

AUGUST 26, 2023 • MLB.COM

Returns to bench Espinal is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

Impact Espinal went 4-for-21 with three runs and two RBI while starting in each of the past six games, but he appears primed to see fewer opportunities moving forward while he transitions back into a utility role. Bo Bichette, Kevin Kiermaier, Matt Chapman and George Springer have all returned from recent injury-related absences, bringing the Toronto lineup back to full strength.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE