SANTIAGO ESPINAL NEWS

Nabs fourth straight start Espinal will start at third base and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Espinal will stick in the lineup for the fourth game in a row, with each of his last three starts now coming at third base in place of the injured Matt Chapman (finger). Though he's held his own over the last three games with three hits, two RBI and two runs over 11 at-bats, Espinal will likely be headed back to a utility role in the near future, assuming Chapman is able to avoid a trip to the injured list.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Espinal's RBI single | 08/13/2023 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

AUGUST 13, 2023 • MLB.COM

Santiago Espinal's RBI double  | 08/12/2023 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

AUGUST 12, 2023 • MLB.COM

Santiago Espinal's RBI single | 08/10/2023 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

AUGUST 10, 2023 • MLB.COM

Kirk hits 2 home runs, Espinal also homers as Blue Jays control Ohtani, beat Angels 6-1

Alejandro Kirk hit two home runs, Santiago Espinal added a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-1

JULY 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shohei Ohtani trade proposals: Ben Verlander picks favorite among 12 teams

Who could offer the best trade package for Shohei Ohtani? Ben Verlander examines 12 proposals from our MLB staff and reveals his top choice.

JULY 26, 2023

Espinal's go-ahead single | 07/23/2023 Santiago Espinal gives the Blue Jays a 4-3 lead with an pinch-hit, RBI single in the top of the 7th inning

JULY 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Santiago Espinal's RBI double | 07/16/2023 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

JULY 16, 2023 • MLB.COM

Santiago Espinal's two-run double | 06/25/2023 Santiago Espinal smacks a two-run ground-rule double to center field, extending the Blue Jays' lead to 7-1 in the bottom of the 7th inning

JUNE 25, 2023 • MLB.COM

Santiago Espinal's RBI single  | 06/10/2023 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

JUNE 10, 2023 • MLB.COM

Activated from injured list Espinal (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact Espinal has been sidelined since late May because of a right hamstring strain but got through a few rehab games with no problems. He will return to a utility infielder role with the Blue Jays.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Third rehab game Saturday Espinal (hamstring) is slated for a third rehab game Saturday with Low-A Dunedin, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Espinal has the night off Friday after going 2-for-6 with a double in his first two rehab games Wednesday and Thursday. On the shelf since May 20 due to a right hamstring strain, the 28-year-old utility infielder should be ready to return to the Blue Jays' active roster next week.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes live batting practice Espinal (hamstring) took live batting practice Friday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Espinal is working out at the Blue Jays' player development complex in Florida as he recovers from the right hamstring strain he suffered May 20 against the Orioles. He still has a lot of hurdles to clear, including agility drills and running, but the 28-year-old could feasibly be ready to return to Toronto's active roster in the early part of June.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto Blue Jays place Santiago Espinal on 10-day IL, recall Otto Lopez TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays placed infielder Santiago Espinal on the 10-day injured list with right hamstring inflammation on Monday.

MAY 22, 2023 • THESTAR.COM

Placed on 10-day IL Espinal was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Blue Jays on Monday with a right hamstring inflammation, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

Impact There had been hope Espinal would avoid the IL and the fact that the Jays are calling it inflammation and not a strain would seem to suggest they're just being extra cautious. Otto Lopez is up to take Espinal's roster spot.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

May not require injured list Espinal, who is out of the lineup Sunday against the Orioles, said he shouldn't need a trip to the injured list, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

Impact The 28-year-old exited Saturday's contest with a right hamstring issue, but it doesn't appear to be a serious injury. Even if available, Espinal isn't guaranteed to rejoin the starting nine within the next couple days since Toronto's position players are otherwise healthy.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early Saturday Espinal exited Saturday's contest with the Orioles early with a right hamstring injury. He went 3-for-3 before leaving.

Impact Espinal was forced out of the game in the top of the eighth inning with right leg discomfort, which is now understood to be hamstring related. Whit Merrifield replaced him at second base and will bat eighth for the remainder of the contest. More information on Espinal's status will likely be provided after the game.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting start Espinal is will start at second base and bat ninth Wednesday against the Yankees.

Impact With Whit Merrifield covering left field Wednesday while Kevin Kiermaier (illness) gets the night off, the keystone is opened up for Espinal. The 28-year-old infielder has put up a woeful .477 OPS across 71 plate appearances this season.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Espinal's two-run single | 04/30/2023 Santiago Espinal drives a two-run single to left field in the bottom of the 3rd inning

APRIL 30, 2023 • MLB.COM

Three hits, stolen base in win Espinal went 3-for-4 with an RBI, two runs scored and a steal in Wednesday's 8-0 win over the White Sox.

Impact Espinal made an impact in his first game since suffering a wrist contusion on April 22, hitting three singles while stealing his first bag of the season. The 28-year-old infielder had gotten off to a sluggish start to the season, going just 4-for-35 before the injury. Following the three-hit performance, Espinal is slashing .179/.238/.256 with one homer, five RBI and five runs scored through 42 plate appearances. He'll likely continue filling a utility role off the bench for Toronto.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Espinal's RBI single | 04/26/2023 Santiago Espinal smacks a ground ball RBI single to left field, scoring Daulton Varsho and extending the Blue Jays' lead to 4-0 in the 4th

APRIL 26, 2023 • MLB.COM

Back in lineup Wednesday Espinal (wrist) is starting at second base and batting ninth Wednesday versus the White Sox.

Impact Espinal will return to action for the first time since suffering a wrist contusion after he was hit by a Gerrit Cole fastball on Saturday. Whit Merrifield will slide out to left field to open up the spot at second base, which in turn pushed Kevin Kiermaier out of the lineup.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Espinal (wrist) was available off the bench for the Blue Jays during Monday's win over the White Sox, MLB.com reports.

Impact Espinal had to exit Saturday's game versus the Yankees after being hit on the right wrist by a pitch, but tests came back negative and he's been cleared to play. The infielder is off to a 4-for-35 start at the plate this season.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Requires more testing Manager John Schneider said Espinal (wrist) will undergo additional medical testing Monday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Espinal had X-rays come back negative on his bruised right wrist after being hit by a pitch Saturday, but more medical testing is still necessary. The 28-year-old should still be considered day-to-day but seems unlikely to be available for Monday's series opener versus the White Sox.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

X-rays negative on wrist Espinal is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, but X-rays on his bruised right wrist returned negative, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

Impact Espinal was fortunate to avoid any structural damage to his wrist after being hit by a pitch in Saturday's 3-2 loss, but he may be down for a day or two while he waits for the bruising to subside. The Blue Jays still have Cavan Biggio on hand as a utility infielder if Espinal isn't available off the bench.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE