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Ernie Clement’s second half is reminiscent to Santiago Espinal’s final season and a half with the Blue Jays

Ernie Clement’s decline this season has been worrisome. It took a while for Clement to find his spot in the big leagues. After playing 110 games for the Cleveland Guardians and Oakland Athletics between 2021 and 2022, Clement joined the Toronto Blue Jays organization on a minor league deal.

Texas Rangers News / Bluejaysnation / August 21

Santiago Espinal agrees to minor-league deal with D-backs, joins third organization of 2026 season

Santiago Espinal has found a new home yet again this season, agreeing to a minor-league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The former Toronto Blue Jays infielder, an All-Star in 2022, has been assigned to the D-backs organization’s Triple-A affiliate in Reno, per the Aces’ announcement Wednesday night.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Viral Sports News / August 21

Diamondbacks Acquire Former All-Star in Post-Deadline Move

The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed veteran infielder Santiago Espinal to a minor-league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Reno, adding experienced depth as questions linger around their infield.

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MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 21

2026 Transactions: Phillies Claim Hoffman, D-Backs Sign Espinal

On a light day across Major League Baseball on August 20, it was a light day in the transactions department. Arizona was at the center of what was done on the day, as the club lost a reliever to waivers.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 20

D-Backs Sign Santiago Espinal To Minor League Deal

The Diamondbacks signed veteran infielder Santiago Espinal to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Reno. The move was announced by the Aces.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 29

Rangers Release Santiago Espinal

The Rangers released infielder Santiago Espinal from a minor league contract, per Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. It’s a short stay in the Texas organization after the veteran utilityman signed there early in the month.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 19

Santiago Espinal Elects Free Agency After Clearing Waivers

Santiago Espinal cleared waivers and elected to become a free agent after a second time of being designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Bluejaysnation / June 19

Santiago Espinal becomes free agent after clearing waivers

A few days after being designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers, infielder Santiago Espinal is heading to the open market after electing free agency on Thursday, per Major League Baseball’s transaction log.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 18

Santiago Espinal Elects Free Agency

Santiago Espinal has cleared waivers and elected free agency, according to the MLB.com transaction log. The Dodgers designated the veteran infielder for assignment on Tuesday when Tommy Edman returned from injury.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 16

Dodgers Activate Tommy Edman & Designate Santiago Espinal For Assignment

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated Tommy Edman from the 60-day injured list and designated Santiago Espinal for assignment to make room on their active and 40-man rosters.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / June 16

Former Blue Jays Santiago Espinal DFA’d by Dodgers after second stint with club

For the second time this season, former Toronto Blue Jays infielder Santiago Espinal has been designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 31-year-old was originally DFA’d by the Dodgers on May 25 after appearing in 26 of the club’s first 53 games and batting .220 with one home run and four RBIs.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 16

Dodgers To Designate Santiago Espinal For Assignment

The Dodgers will designate infielder Santiago Espinal for assignment as the corresponding move for today’s activation of utilityman Tommy Edman, manager Dave Roberts told the team’s beat late last night (via Katie Woo of The Athletic).

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / May 31

Dave Roberts: Santiago Espinal ‘Understands His Value’ To Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers re-signed Santiago Espinal on Friday, just four days after designating him for assignment. That came as the corresponding move to the Dodgers bring Enrique Hernández off the 60-day injured list, but subsequent injuries led to a change in plans.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 30

Dodgers Lineup vs Phillies: Max Muncy Out, Santiago Espinal Starting

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to win their series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night, and continue their end-of-May hot streak. The Dodgers took Friday's series opener, 4-2, and have now won 13 of their last 15 games.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29

Dodgers’ Santiago Espinal returns, Hyeseong Kim optioned after Kiké Hernandez injury

The Los Angeles Dodgers (36-20) look like their two-time reigning World Series champion selves after successfully pushing past two four-game losing streaks.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 29

Dodgers to re-sign Santiago Espinal

The Dodgers are re-signing infielder/outfielder Santiago Espinal.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / May 29

Santiago Espinal Sent Outright To Triple-A Oklahoma City After Clearing Waivers

Santiago Espinal has remained part of the Los Angeles Dodgers organization after getting designated for assignment as he cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 29

Dodgers Don't Lose Veteran Infielder in Surprise Twist

The Los Angeles Dodgers designated veteran infielder Santiago Espinal for assignment on Monday when Enrique Hernández was activated off the 60-day injured list.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / May 13

Dodgers Restructured Santiago Espinal’s Contract

Santiago Espinal performed well during Spring Training and earned a spot on the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Opening Day roster, but he has largely struggled through the first month-and-a-half of the regular season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / March 23

Dodgers Clarify Santiago Espinal's Role

What was appearing likely moved closer to becoming a reality last week when the Los Angeles Dodgers selected the contract of Santiago Espinal. Doing so added Espinal to the Dodgers' 40-man roster, which was the final hurdle for him to clear in order to be with the team come Opening Day.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / March 18

Dodgers Make Telling Roster Decision With Santiago Espinal

The Los Angeles Dodgers have gone through the process of making Spring Training roster cuts over the last two days, but mixed in an addition on Wednesday by selecting the contract of Santiago Espinal.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / March 8

Santiago Espinal Trying To Find His Place With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers made an under-the-radar move last month when they signed Santiago Espinal to a Minor League contract that included an invitation to Spring Training.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dose.ca / March 5

MLB in brief: Santiago Espinal expected to make the club | The Blue Jays’ impact

The Dodgers love him. The playoff run has reignited the flame of baseball in Canada. Here is the lineup for March 21. He wanted to do more in Baltimore.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 1

Cincinnati Reds Veteran Infielder Elects Free Agency

Santiago Espinal has elected free agency after being outrighted by the Cincinnati Reds earlier this week, according to Charlie Goldsmith of Charlie's Chalkboard.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 31

Cincinnati Reds Make Roster Move on Veteran Infielder

The Cincinnati Reds have outrighted infielder Santiago Espinal off the 40-man roster, according to Charlie Goldsmith of Charlie's Chalkboard. The move does not come as a big surprise, as there isn't a spot for Espinal to get much playing time, and he was due to make almost $3 million in 2026.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 22, 2024