On Monday, the Los Angeles Dodgers will open up a series with the Colorado Rockies (at home) in California.
The Dodgers are coming off a 5-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers (on Sunday).
Santiago Espinal did not play in the game.
Dodgers Let Go Of Former MLB All-Star
GettySantiago Espinal #21 of the Los Angeles Dodgers runs to first base during a game against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium on April 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Before Monday’s game, the Dodgers announced that they have designated Espinal for assignment.
The Dodgers wrote (via X): “The Dodgers reinstated IF/OF Kiké Hernández from the injured list and designated IF/OF Santiago Espinal for assignment.”
Espinal’s MLB Career
GettySantiago Espinal #21 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after he is thrown out at second base attempting to stretch a single during a 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium on May 08, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Espinal was picked in the 10th round of the 2016 MLB Draft.
He spent the first four years of his career with the Toronto Blue Jays.
In 2022, Espinal had a career-high 120 hits (in 135 games) and made the MLB All-Star Game.
GettySantiago Espinal #5 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates after a 3-2 win over the National League during the 92nd MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at Dodger Stadium on July 19, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
Following the Blue Jays, the 31-year-old spent two seasons with the Cincinnati Reds (before joining the Dodgers this year).
Over 604 career games, Espinal is batting .260 with 432 hits, 21 home runs, 164 RBI’s, 184 runs and 28 stolen bases.
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