Santiago Espinal - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Becomes free agent Espinal elected free agency Saturday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Impact After clearing waivers Friday, Espinal will now officially begin the offseason in search of his next opportunity. The 30-year-old infielder is coming off the worst offensive season of his career, having finished the regular season with just a .574 OPS across 328 plate appearances.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted off 40-man roster The Reds outrighted Espinal to Triple-A Louisville on Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Impact Espinal has the ability to decline the outright assignment and elect free agency, but it's uncertain whether he plans to exercise that right. The veteran infielder slashed only .243/.292/.282 with zero home runs over 114 regular-season games for the Reds this season.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

MLB-best Brewers rally again, set franchise single-season record for consecutive victories with 14

The Milwaukee Brewers set a single-season franchise record with their 14th straight victory Saturday

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Monasterio's 3-run homer lifts Brewers to 14th straight win, 6-5 over Reds

Andruw Monasterio hit a three-run home run in the 11th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers won their franchise-record 14th game in a row, 6-5 over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday nigh...

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Littell and Steer help the Reds top the sagging Cubs 5-1

Zack Littell struck out eight in seven crisp innings in his Cincinnati debut, and the Reds beat the slumping Chicago Cubs 5-1

AUGUST 6 • Associated Press

Nationals blanked by Reds in Lodolo's first complete game Nick Lodolo pitched his first complete game with eight strikeouts, Nick Fraley and Santiago Espinal each had two hits and the Cincinnati Red...

JULY 24 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Nick Lodolo pitches his 1st complete game as Reds beat Nationals 5-0

Nick Lodolo pitched his first complete game with eight strikeouts, Nick Fraley and Santiago Espinal each had two hits and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Washington Nationals 5-0

JULY 23 • Associated Press

Rockies bring 1-0 series lead over Reds into game 2

The Colorado Rockies lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds

JULY 12 • Associated Press

Moved off third base Espinal started at second base and went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 9-6 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Espinal, who was a prominent member of the third base rotation while Noelvi Marte was on the 10-day injured list, was moved off the hot corner Friday with Marte's return. Espinal will return to a super-utility role, in which he could pop up at third base, second base, DH or a corner outfield slot. He's batting .242/.291/.287 with 14 RBI and two steals through 77 games.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Moved off third base Espinal started at second base and went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 9-6 win over Philadelphia.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Encarnacion-Strand hits his 1st career grand slam to power Reds' rally to beat Red Sox 8-4

Christian Encarnacion-Strand hits his first career grand slam, leading the Cincinnati Reds to an 8-4 win over the Boston Red Sox

JULY 3 • Associated Press

Out of lineup again Monday Espinal is absent from the lineup for Monday's contest against the Yankees.

Impact It marks the third time over the Reds' last four games that Espinal has been out of the lineup. On the first two occasions Espinal sat, it was Gavin Lux handling third base. This time, it will be Christian Encarnacion-Strand occupying the hot corner.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to bench Sunday Espinal is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact After starting at third base in three of the past four games, Espinal appeared to have taken back primary duties at the position from the struggling Christian Encarnacion-Strand, but both players will be left out of the lineup Sunday. Gavin Lux will step in at the hot corner, opening up the designated-hitter spot for Tyler Stephenson, who gets a day off from catching.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to bench Sunday Espinal is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact After starting at third base in three of the past four games, Espinal appeared to have taken back primary duties from the struggling Christian Encarnacion-Strand, but both players will be left out of the lineup Sunday. Gavin Lux will step in at the hot corner, opening up the designated hitter spot for Tyler Stephenson, who gets a day off from catching.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Pallante throws 6 shutout innings, Cardinals have 5-run 8th in 6-1 win over Reds

Andre Pallante allowed two hits in six shutout innings and the St. Louis Cardinals used a five-run eighth inning to beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-1 on Friday night

JUNE 21 • Associated Press

Back in reserve role Espinal is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Espinal is on the bench for the second day in a row and appears to have shifted back into a utility role in the wake of Christian Encarnacion-Strand's return from the injured list. After filling in for a resting Spencer Steer at first base in Friday's series opener, Encarnacion-Strand will close out three-game set against Arizona with his second straight start at the hot corner, where Espinal had been serving as the primary replacement for Noelvi Marte (oblique) over the past month. Espinal has gone just 1-for-29 over his last eight games and is slashing just .239/.296/.287 over 204 plate appearances on the season.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Collins hits 3-run homer, Chourio and Cameron belt 2-run shots as Brewers beat Reds 9-1

Isaac Collins belted a three-run homer, and Jackson Chourio and Daz Cameron each hit two-run shots as the Milwaukee Brewers won their 12th consecutive series against the Cincinnati...

JUNE 4 • Associated Press

Christian Yelich's homer powers Brewers to 8th straight win, beating Reds 3-2

Christian Yelich hit his fourth home run in six games and the Milwaukee Brewers extended their winning streak to eight games, beating the Cincinnati Reds 3-2

JUNE 3 • Associated Press

Sitting out Monday Espinal is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus the Brewers.

Impact Espinal has been an everyday player for the Reds since late April but will get a day of rest for the series opener. Garrett Hampson will handle third base and bat ninth Monday.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Busch homers as the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-3

Michael Busch homered and drove in three runs, helping Jameson Taillon and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-3

JUNE 1 • Associated Press

Enters as pinch hitter Espinal went 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI in Monday's 7-4 win over Kansas City.

Impact Espinal, who has been the primary third baseman since Noelvi Marte (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list, opened Monday's game on the bench while Gavin Lux started at the hot corner. Espinal eventually entered as a pinch hitter, finished the game at third base, and delivered a pair of hits including a run-scoring double in the eighth inning. He entered the game batting .169 (11-for-65) with one RBI over his last 17 games.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for series opener Espinal is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals.

Impact Espinal has been a regular in the lineup at third base -- and in the two hole -- for Cincinnati since Noelvi Marte (oblique) was placed on the injured list. However, Espinal's bat has gone cold, as he's just 11-for-65 (.169 average) with two extra-base hits (both doubles) in his last 17 games. The 30-year-old longtime utility man will sit Monday in favor of Garrett Hampson, who will be making his first start in a Reds uniform.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Elly De La Cruz homers, drives in 4 runs as Reds hold off Cubs 6-4 to snap 4-game skid

Elly De La Cruz drove in four runs and the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-4 to end a four-game losing streak

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Bailey Falter stays hot with 7 strong innings as Pirates top Reds 1-0 to end 4-game skid

Bailey Falter gave up four hits and had five strikeouts through seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended a four-game losing streak with a 1-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds

MAY 21 • Associated Press

Snaps RBI drought Espinal went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 4-1 win over Cleveland.

Impact Espinal entered the contest batting .118 (4-for-34) with zero RBI over the previous nine contests. He's been the regular starter at third base since Noelvi Marte (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list. Marte's healing is going better than expected, per MLB.com, but he still has a way to go before returning. That means Espinal should continue to receive consistent playing time for at least the next two weeks.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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