SANTIAGO ESPINAL #21 - THIRD BASEMAN - LOS ANGELES DODGERS
0  HR  •
2  RBI  •
.188  AVG 
#21 - THIRD BASEMAN - LOS ANGELES DODGERS
0 HR
2 RBI
.188 AVG
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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
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.
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
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

Giants play the Reds leading series 1-0

The San Francisco Giants bring a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Cincinnati Reds
AUGUST 3, 2024 • Associated Press

Reds host the Giants in first of 3-game series

The Cincinnati Reds host the San Francisco Giants to begin a three-game series
AUGUST 2, 2024 • Associated Press
Stays in lineup Espinal started at third base and went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's 13-4 loss to the Cubs.
Impact Espinal and his smoldering bat made a fourth consecutive start. He's hit in all four games, going 8-for-14 with three doubles, a home run, three RBI and two additional runs. The month of July was Espinal's best; the utility infielder slashed .432/.457/.727 with three homers and eight RBI over 16 games.
AUGUST 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Four-hit night Espinal started at designated hitter and went 4-for-4 with two doubles, a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Cubs.
Impact Espinal was in the starting lineup for a third consecutive game; with the Reds awaiting the arrival of Ty France, who was acquired Monday, Espinal slotted in at DH for the night. Once France arrives, it is expected that he and Jeimer Candelario will most frequently handle first base/DH.
JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Four-hit night Espinal started at designated hitter and went 4-for-4 with two doubles, a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Cubs.
Impact Espinal was in the starting lineup for a third consecutive game and has hits in all three. With the Reds awaiting the arrival of Ty France, who was acquired Monday, Espinal slotted in at DH for the night. Once France arrives, it is expected that he and Jeimer Candelario will most frequently handle first base/DH.
JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Espinal leads Reds against the Cubs following 4-hit game

The Cincinnati Reds play the Chicago Cubs after Santiago Espinal's four-hit game on Tuesday
JULY 31, 2024 • Associated Press
Santiago Espinal flirts with cycle as Reds sink Cubs Santiago Espinal went 4-for-4 with a home run and fell a triple shy of the cycle to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-3 win over the visiting...
JULY 31, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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