Santiago Espinal#16

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RSFree agentFLBFree agent

Pos: 1B, 2B, 3B

B/T: R / R

Born: Nov 13, 1994 (31)

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 185 lbs

Owned: 0.0%

From: Santiago, Dominican Republic

Drafted: 2016

Santiago Espinal

#16

Reno Aces BBRef

RSFree agentFLBFree agent

Position: 1B, 2B, 3B

Bats/Throws: R / R

Born: Nov 13, 1994 (31)

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 185 lbs

Owned: 0.04%

From: Santiago, Dominican Republic

Drafted: 2016

G	AB	H	HR	RBI	R	SB	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	K%	BB%
36	56	15	1	7	5	0	.268	.276	.375	.651	13.3%	1.7%

The Diamondbacks signed Espinal to a minor-league contract Thursday.

Aug 20Rotowire

Espinal has been assigned to Triple-A Reno. The veteran infielder was released by the Rangers last month after he failed to earn a promotion to the big leagues following nearly four weeks with Texas' Triple-A affiliate. Espinal is joining his third organization of the 2026 season. He previously appeared in 36 games for the Dodgers, slashing .268/.276/.375 with four extra-base hits, seven RBI, five runs scored and a 1:8 BB:K across 60 trips to the plate.

The Rangers released Espinal on Tuesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Jul 28Rotowire

Espinal had a .643 OPS in 11 games with Triple-A Round Rock after inking a minor-league contract earlier this month following his release from the Dodgers. The utility infielder will now look to latch on with a new club.

The Rangers signed Espinal to a minor-league contract Thursday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Jul 2Rotowire

The Dodgers designated Espinal for assignment June 16 after they got Tommy Edman back from an ankle injury. Espinal slashed .375/.385/.542 with a home run and five RBI across 16 games in his final month of play for the Dodgers (May 13 to June 13).

The Dodgers designated Espinal for assignment Tuesday.

Jun 16Rotowire

Espinal will be the roster casualty necessary to make room on the 26-man and 40-man rosters for Tommy Edman (ankle), who returned from the 60-day IL on Tuesday. Espinal will have the right to elect free agency if he clears waivers, but he could decide to remain with the organization at Triple-A Oklahoma City like he did when he was DFA'd in late May.

The Dodgers will designate Espinal for assignment prior to Tuesday's game against the Rays, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Jun 16Rotowire

The transaction will free up spots on the 26-man and 40-man rosters for the return of Tommy Edman (ankle). Espinal stuck around after being outrighted off the 40-man roster in late May and was quickly added back to the big-league roster. He could elect to remain in the organization if he clears waivers again, but Espinal would have the ability to elect free agency.

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Batting

xwOBA

.290

xBA

.285

xSLG

.374

Avg Exit Velo

86.2 mph

Barrel %

2.0%

Hard-Hit %

31.4%

LA Sweet-Spot %

97

45.1%

Bat Speed

68.3 mph

Squared-Up %

33.0%

Chase %

34.2%

Whiff %

18.8%

K %

13.3%

BB %

1.7%

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Range (OAA)

2.00

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Running

Sprint Speed

26

26.4 ft/s

Year	G	PA	AB	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
2020TOR	27	66	60	16	4	0	0	6	1	4	16	.267	.308	.333	.641
2021TOR	92	246	222	69	13	1	2	17	6	22	30	.311	.376	.405	.781
2022TOR	135	491	449	120	25	0	7	51	6	36	68	.267	.322	.370	.692
2023TOR	93	254	230	57	14	0	2	25	2	18	36	.248	.310	.335	.645
2024CIN	118	391	357	88	12	0	9	45	11	24	54	.246	.295	.356	.651
2025CIN	114	328	301	73	12	0	0	16	2	21	38	.243	.292	.282	.574
2026LAD	36	60	56	15	3	0	1	7	0	1	8	.268	.276	.375	.651
Career	615	1836	1675	438	83	1	21	167	28	126	250	0.261	0.314	0.350	0.664
Year	G	PA	AB	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS

Santiago Espinal#16

Santiago Espinal

2026 Season

Player News

The Diamondbacks signed Espinal to a minor-league contract Thursday.

The Rangers released Espinal on Tuesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

The Rangers signed Espinal to a minor-league contract Thursday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

The Dodgers designated Espinal for assignment Tuesday.

The Dodgers will designate Espinal for assignment prior to Tuesday's game against the Rays, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

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