Dodgers Sign Veteran Infielder Santiago Espinal to Minor League Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed veteran infielder Santiago Espinal, 31, to a minor league contract with a non-roster invitation to spring training. Espinal, who has played six seasons in the majors with the Blue Jays and Reds, hit .243 with 12 doubles in 114 games for Cincinnati last year. A right-handed hitter, he boasts a career .291 average and 107 wRC+ against left-handed pitching. Espinal has extensive experience across the infield and some outfield, and manager Dave Roberts noted he is "in the mix" for second base while Tommy Edman is injured.