On Monday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Tampa Bay Rays by a score of 4-3 (at home) in California.
Kyle Tucker led the team with two hits (including one home run) and three RBI’s.
Santiago Espinal did not play in the game.
Los Angeles Dodgers Cut Former MLB All-Star
GettySantiago Espinal #21 of the Los Angeles Dodgers bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the MLB game at Chase Field on June 04, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.
After the game, Dave Roberts announced that Espinal is being designated for assignment.
Jack Harris of The California Post wrote: “Dave Roberts said the Dodgers are going to DFA Santiago Espinal as the corresponding move for Tommy Edman’s return tomorrow”
Espinal had been batting .268 with 15 hits, one home run, seven RBIs and five runs in 36 games.
He is in his first season with the Dodgers.
Social Media Reacts
GettySantiago Espinal #21 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a two run single against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning at Rate Field on June 12, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Here’s what people were saying about the decision:
Adrian Medina: “Won’t be official til tomorrow, but Dave Roberts has confirmed that the Dodgers will designate Santiago Espinal to make room for Tommy Edman’s return.”
Katie Woo: “Dodgers will designate Santiago Espinal as the corresponding move for Tommy Edman. Given that Edman will be used in more of a versatile role, it makes Espinal’s spot on the roster redundant.”
@kickpunchturn: “Don’t love this tbh. Espinal was always going to be temporary but I feel like he’s shown a lot of grit lately. I guess Freeland does most of what he does though.”
@awe5omeCJ: “Shame that Santiago has to be DFA’d again”
Looking At Espinal’s MLB Career
GettySantiago Espinal #21 of the Los Angeles Dodgers at bat during a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on April 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Espinal was picked in the 10th round of the 2016 MLB Draft.
He has also had stints with the Toronto Blue Jays and Cincinnati Reds over seven seasons in the MLB.
During the 2022 season, Espinal made the All-Star Game (as a member of the Blue Jays).
Dodgers Right Now
Getty(L-R) Alex Call #12, Andy Pages #44 and Kyle Tucker #23 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate a 4-3 win against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium on June 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
The Dodgers are the first-place team in the National League West with a 46-27 record in 73 games.
They have won six out of their last ten games (and are 23-12 in 35 games at home).
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