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Two RBI, stolen base in win Espinal went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a stolen base in Monday's 5-3 win against the Astros.

Impact Espinal put his team ahead with a two-run single in the fifth inning that ended up being the deciding runs on Monday. Espinal has been on a tear recently, and he's been getting plenty of playing time as a result. The 29-year-old has started 14 of the Reds last 16 games, and he's hitting .385 over that span with 10 RBI. For the season, Espinal carries a .270/.314/.404 slash line with nine homers, 42 RBI and nine stolen bases.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In Monday's lineup Espinal (shin) will start at third base and bat eighth in Monday's game versus the Astros.

Impact It will be the first start for Espinal since he fouled a ball off his left shin Friday, although he appeared as a pinch hitter each of the previous two days. With Espinal handling third base, Noelvi Marte is getting a breather.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-winning knock in extras Espinal (shin) entered as a pinch hitter and went 1-for-1 with an RBI in Sunday's 4-3 extra-innings win over the Brewers.

Impact Espinal walked off Milwaukee in the bottom of the 11th inning, when he rapped a pinch-hit single off the pitcher's leg to plate Rece Hinds with the winning run. He hasn't started a game since injuring the shin Friday, but Espinal has appeared as a pinch hitter in the subsequent two games.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

McCoy: Reds avoid sweep with walk-off win over Brewers It took 11 innings, some rock solid pitching, a couple of defensive dandies by Jonathan India and the reliable bat of pinch-hitter Santiago...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM

Santiago Espinal delivers for Reds over Brewers in 11 innings Santiago Espinal drove in the game-winning run and Jonathan India had three hits and threw out the go-ahead runner at the plate in the 10th...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Espinal gets game-ending hit as the Reds beat the Brewers 4-3 in 11 innings

Santiago Espinal drove in Rece Hinds with an infield single in the 11th inning, and the Cincinnati Reds stopped Milwaukee’s five-game win streak with a 4-3 victory over the Brewers

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press

On bench again Sunday Espinal (shin) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Impact The 29-year-old will be withheld from the lineup for a second straight game after he fouled a ball off his left shin during Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader. His playing time could take a hit even once healthy since Jake Fraley (knee) is back from the injured list, though Espinal's .386/.427/.578 slash line in 27 games since the All-Star break should help keep him in the lineup.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Sunday Espinal (shin) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pinch hits Saturday Espinal (shin) entered Saturday's game as a pinch hitter and went 0-for-1 in a 5-4 loss to Milwaukee.

Impact Espinal, who sustained an injury to his left shin during Friday's game, took infield practice prior to the game and was moving around, but he was held out of the starting lineup. Reds manager David Bell told MLB.com that they're trying to keep Espinal off his feet as much as possible and suggested the infielder may be able to play Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pinch hits Saturday Espinal (shin) entered Saturday's game as a pinch hitter and went 0-for-1 in a 5-4 loss to Milwaukee.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Saturday Espinal (shin) isn't in the Reds' lineup for Saturday's game against Milwaukee.

Impact Espinal had to make an early exit from Friday's nightcap after fouling a ball off his left shin, and he'll take a seat for at least Saturday's game as he deals with some inflammation. His absence will open a spot in the lineup for Noelvi Marte to start at third base while batting eighth.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injures shin Espinal is day-to-day after fouling a ball off his left shin during Friday's 14-0 loss to the Brewers, MLB.com reports.

Impact When Espinal first sustained the injury, the specific body part was unclear. Reds manager David Bell confirmed following the game that Espinal is dealing with a hematoma in the area of his left shin.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early Friday Espinal was removed from the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Brewers due to an apparent foot injury, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Espinal fouled a ball off his foot and then seemed to have trouble running to first base after lining a single to left field in the fifth inning. He was able to remain in the game after multiple visits from the Reds' training staff, but the team ultimately decided to pull him once Cincinnati went on defense to start the seventh. The 29-year-old's willingness to remain in the game is a good sign that he avoided a serious injury, though the Reds may sit him down for a game or two just to be safe.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Maintaining regular lineup spot Espinal will start in right field and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Espinal will pick up an eighth consecutive start after he recorded at least one hit in each of his previous seven contests while going 11-for-27 with three runs and three RBI. He's seen action at third base, second base, designated hitter and now right field over the last eight games, and the Reds should continue to carve out a regular spot in the lineup for Espinal while he's wielding a hot bat.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Extends hit streak Espinal started at third base and went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Pirates.

Impact Espinal delivered a two-run single that gave the Reds a 5-0 lead in the fourth inning. He's hit safely in six straight games, during which Espinal is 10-for-23 with three RBI and three runs. This continues a strong second half for the 29-year-old utility infielder. Espinal is batting .424/.452/.610 over 17 games since the All-Star break.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates take advantage of overextended Cincinnati bullpen to rally for a 6-5 win

Bryan De La Cruz drove in a pair of runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Cincinnati Reds 6-5

AUGUST 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Starts at second base Espinal started at second base and went 1-for-4 in Tuesday's 10-3 loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact Espinal, who made a third consecutive start, was part of a lineup shuffle resulting from first baseman/DH Jeimer Candelario (toe) landing on the 10-day injured list. Jonathan India moved from second base to DH while Espinal took over at the keystone. He started the previous two games at third base, where Noelvi Marte's season-long slump makes him vulnerable to a drop in playing time. Espinal has earned additional opportunities with a strong second half, batting .417/.440/.625 over 16 games since the All-Star break.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 18, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Reds avoid sweep with 4-3 victory that snaps Brewers' five-game winning streak

Santiago Espinal had two RBIs and scored the go-ahead run in the seventh inning as the Cincinnati Reds beat Milwaukee 4-3 to snap the NL Central-leading Brewers’ five-game winning...

AUGUST 11, 2024 • Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds and Miami Marlins play in game 4 of series

The Cincinnati Reds play the Miami Marlins with a 2-1 series lead

AUGUST 8, 2024 • Associated Press

De La Cruz leads Reds against the Marlins after 4-hit game

The Cincinnati Reds take on the Miami Marlins after Elly De La Cruz had four hits against the Marlins on Monday

AUGUST 6, 2024 • Associated Press

Reds visit the Marlins to open 4-game series

The Miami Marlins start a four-game series at home against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday

AUGUST 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Homers, swipes two bags Espinal started in left field and went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two stolen bases in Sunday's loss to the Giants.

Impact Espinal has now started six of the last seven contests and will continue to vie for playing time at third base, especially with fellow third baseman Noelvi Marte struggling with a .488 OPS. The versatile Espinal has started at second base, shortstop, third base, left field and designated hitter this season, batting .243 with eight home runs, 30 RBI, 21 runs scored and eight stolen bases across 77 games played.

AUGUST 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reds and Giants meet with series tied 1-1

The Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

AUGUST 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Hit streak ends Espinal started at third and went 0-for-3 in Friday's 3-0 loss to San Francisco.

Impact Espinal, who made a fifth consecutive start, saw an end to a nine-game hit streak (as a starter). He entered Friday's game on a stretch of 19-for-35 over the previous 12 games, which led to an increase in playing time, including starts at third base the last two games. The primary starter at the hot corner, Noelvi Marte, is batting .177 since coming back from a suspension and could be susceptible to losing playing time to Espinal.

AUGUST 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Espinal gets game-ending hit as the Reds beat the Brewers 4-3 in 11 innings

Pirates take advantage of overextended Cincinnati bullpen to rally for a 6-5 win

Royals vs. Reds Highlights | MLB on FOX

Reds avoid sweep with 4-3 victory that snaps Brewers' five-game winning streak

Cincinnati Reds and Miami Marlins play in game 4 of series

De La Cruz leads Reds against the Marlins after 4-hit game

Reds visit the Marlins to open 4-game series

Reds and Giants meet with series tied 1-1