Daniel Espino - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Optioned to Triple-A The Guardians optioned Espino to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Espino fired two scoreless innings during spring training but unsurprisingly won't make Cleveland's Opening Day roster. The 25-year-old made an appearance for Triple-A Columbus late last season, which was his first game action since 2022 after requiring multiple shoulder surgeries.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Espino optioned, but Guardians hope to see him in Majors in '26 GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Daniel Espino has been one of the Guardians’ best stories of Spring Training this year. At some point this summer, he cou...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Daniel Espino's spring debut teases potential for role with Guardians in 2026 Daniel Espino pitched a scoreless inning for the Guardians on Sunday. Could that be a precursor for a move to the bullpen?

MARCH 2 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

After setbacks and tragedy, Espino nearing ultimate goal SCOTTSDALE Ariz. -- Daniel Espino finished his warmup routine in the bottom of the first inning at Salt River Fields on Sunday. Before he to...

MARCH 2 • MLB.COM

Flame-throwing Guardians prospect to make spring start after harrowing injury journey While Daniel Espino's had an up-and-down journey in his profession career, he's set to take the mound for the Guardians tomorrow in spring t...

MARCH 1 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

3 overlooked breakout Guardians prospects who could make a spring training statement The Guardians have no shortage of prospects who could make a big league impact in 2026. Daniel Espino, Khalil Watson and Angel Genao headlin...

FEBRUARY 22 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

This overlooked pitching prospect has a wide open path at Guardians spring training Daniel Espino is healthy for the first time in years. Could that help him make his MLB debut at some point in 2026?

FEBRUARY 20 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Daniel Espino, Tennessee Promotes Josh Elander & Trey Yesavage 2026 ROY? | Hot Sheet Show On this week's Hot Sheet Show, Guardians prospect Daniel Espino joins to discuss his return from injury and progress in the Arizona Fall Lea...

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • BASEBALLAMERICA.COM

Guardians Prospects: Unheralded prospect shines in AFL, Daniel Espino impresses While Wuilfredo Antunez and Daniel Espino haven't played a ton in the Arizona Fall League, they've impressed when they have been on the diam...

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Guardians' former top prospect has encouraging debut in Arizona Fall League Daniel Espino worked a scoreless inning in his Arizona Fall League debut on Tuesday.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • CLEVELAND.COM

Pitching prospects Espino, Cunningham, Perales back in spotlight in Fall League MESA, Ariz. -- The Guardians' Daniel Espino, the Yankees' Bryce Cunningham and Luis Perales of the Red Sox are three of the best arms in the...

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • MLB.COM

Guardians prospect Daniel Espino set for first game action since 2022 One-time Guardians top pitching prospect Daniel Espino's career has been impacted by injury setbacks, including multiple right shoulder surg...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • MLB.COM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • MLB.COM

Making Triple-A start Saturday Espino (shoulder) will serve as the opening pitcher for Triple-A Columbus on Saturday versus Omaha.

Impact It will be the first game appearance since April 2022 for Espino, who is working his way back from March 2024 surgery to repair his right shoulder capsule and rotator cuff. The 24-year-old was once one of the top pitching prospects in the game but has had his career derailed by numerous arm injuries. Espino will knock some rust off with Columbus this weekend and is then slated to pitch in the Arizona Fall League.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians prospect developing a knuckleball among 8 headed to Arizona Fall League Trenton Denholm joins Daniel Espino and Chase DeLauter on Cleveland's AFL roster as team focuses on development opportunities.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • CLEVELAND.COM

Beginning 2025 in Triple-A The Guardians optioned Espino (shoulder) to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.

Impact Espino underwent surgery to repair his right shoulder capsule and rotator cuff in March of 2024. He's not expected to be game-ready until July, but he has recently extended his throwing distance to 120 feet, and once he's fully healthy he'll work out of Columbus' rotation.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Extends throwing distance Espino (shoulder) extended his throwing distance to 120 feet Wednesday.

Impact Espino still has a long way to go in his rehab after undergoing two shoulder procedures in the past 21 months. He hasn't yet been completely ruled out for 2025, but he won't have the chance to make any appearances until late in the year.

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out until at least July Espino (shoulder) is not expected to be game-ready until at least July.

Impact Espino had another right shoulder surgery last March to repair his right shoulder capsule and rotator cuff. He's 11 months into a 16-to-18 month timetable, so while he could make it back for the second half, it's also possible he'll miss a third straight full season.

FEBRUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians Prospect News: Daniel Espino's Road To Recovery Stephen Vogt does not have a timeline for Daniel Espino’s return, but is excited about where the Cleveland Guardians prospect is at in his r...

FEBRUARY 19, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Out 12-to-14 months after surgery Espino underwent a right shoulder anterior capsule repair surgery Tuesday in Los Angeles and is expected to remain out of game action for 12-to-14 months, Mandy Bell of MLB.com rep...

Impact The surgery was performed by renowned shoulder and elbow specialist Dr. Neal ElAttrache. It's another significant setback for Espino, a right-hander who has showcased some of the best stuff among pitching prospects in baseball when healthy, but he's been able to accumulate only 18.1 innings since the start of the 2022 season. Assuming the 12-to-14-month recovery timeline holds, Espino will be out of commission until the summer of 2024.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down with shoulder setback Espino (shoulder) has been shut down from throwing and is planning to visit with a doctor after suffering recent setbacks, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Espino was placed on the 60-day injured list before the season due to a subscapularis strain and anterior capsule tear in his right shoulder. The right-hander has looked like one of the best pitching prospects in baseball when on the mound, but has only been able to accumulate 18.1 innings since the start of the 2022 season. The hope was for Espino to be able to return to the mound in the summer months, but that's obviously very much in doubt at this point.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On track for June/July return Espino (shoulder) is on track to join Double-A Akron's rotation by June or July, manager Rouglas Odor told Brad Bournival of the Akron Beacon Journal on Thursday.

Impact Espino is on the 60-day injured list with a subscapularis strain and anterior capsule tear in his right shoulder, although Odor indicated the move was precautionary. "If everything goes well, he'll probably be back here in June or July," Odor said. "When we broke camp, he was already throwing and playing catch, which was a huge sign. I was happy to hear that." Espino has some of the best stuff of any pitching prospect in baseball but has had a terrible time staying healthy, having not made a start since April of 2022.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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