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Dodgers Sign Santiago Espinal to Minor-League Deal for Infield Depth

He reports to major-league camp to compete for a roster spot with Tommy Edman expected to open on the injured list.

Overview

  • The minor-league agreement was reported by The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya, and Espinal will be in big-league camp.
  • Manager Dave Roberts said Edman is expected to begin the regular season on the injured list following ankle surgery.
  • Espinal enters a competition that includes Miguel Rojas, Alex Freeland and Hyeseong Kim for early infield opportunities.
  • He played every infield position and both corner outfield spots for the Reds in 2025 but produced no home runs over 328 plate appearances with below-average offense.
  • Cincinnati outrighted Espinal to Triple-A in October, he declined the assignment to become a free agent, and the Dodgers view this as a low-risk depth addition.