Blue Jays Former All-Star Cuts Ties With Dodgers After Very Brief Reunion
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- Sports Money Blue Jays Former All-Star Cuts Ties With Dodgers After Very Brief Reunion By Peter Chawaga,
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- PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 5: Santiago Espinal #5 of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on May 5, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Sports Money Blue Jays Former All-Star Cuts Ties With Dodgers After Very Brief Reunion By Peter Chawaga,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow Author Jun 20, 2026, 07:00pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Summary Former Toronto Blue Jays All-Star Santiago Espinal has cleared waivers and elected free agency, ending his second stint with the Los Angeles Dodgers this season. The versatile infielder, an All-Star with Toronto in 2022, was designated for assignment to make room for Tommy Edman's return from injury. Espinal had a strong preseason and impressed with a .268 batting average in 36 games for the Dodgers, despite limited extra-base hits. His departure highlights the swift changes in MLB careers, as the glove-first utility player, previously outrighted and re-signed by the Dodgers, now seeks a new major-league home. Clubs looking for defensive versatility and experience may show interest in the veteran infielder.
PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 5: Santiago Espinal #5 of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on May 5, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe Toronto Blue Jays have seen several key contributors from their recent playoff-era teams move on in recent years.