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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