Dodgers Lose Spring Training Star to Free Agency Amid Roster Crunch
Dodgers infield utility player Santiago Espinal lost to free agency after the veteran rejected his minor league assignment.
Los Angeles Dodgers infield utility player Santiago Espinal lost to free agency after the veteran rejected his minor league assignment. Espinal hit .378/.
415/.644 in 53 plate appearances during Spring Training after signing a minor league deal with the Dodgers. The Dodgers lost Santiago Espinal to free agency after he rejected his minor league assignment, per the team's transaction logHe chose free agency to see if another chance comes up instead of waiting in the Dodgers system.
Espinal hit .268 over his 56 plate appearances. The…
pic.twitter.com/11oEe5KcFu— Nelson Espinal (@nelson__espinal) June 18, 2026With injuries to Tommy Edman and Kike Hernandez, Espinal made the Opening Day roster, playing all over the infield as a platoon player.
In fact, he survived for a long time in the majors, only being waived once Kike Hernandez got activated.Jun 12, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Santiago Espinal (21) hits a two RBI single against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn ImagesHowever, Hernandez did not stay healthy for long, and the Dodgers quickly gave Espinal another minor league deal to make room.
It was not until Tommy Edman got activated on Tuesday that Espinal was designated for assignment again. This time, Espinal elected free agency after the Dodgers outrighted him to the minor leagues. Considering he hit .
268/.276/.375 in 60 plate appearances during the regular season, Espinal made the right decision, as he should be a top option for any team that needs infield help.
Additionally, he could float around long enough to be signed by the Dodgers like he was in the past. Regardless, he played himself into the chance to get more MLB looks at some point. Who is on the Dodgers’ roster bubble next?
May 23, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Santiago Espinal (21) prior to the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory C
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