Santiago Espinal Making Strong Case for Dodgers Opening Day Roster

After signing a minor league deal in February, Santiago Espinal is surging toward a Dodgers roster spot. With Tommy Edman and Kiké Hernández starting on the IL, Espinal has impressed manager Dave Roberts with his versatility and aggressive hitting. He leads the team this spring with 2 home runs and 9 RBIs, slashing .500/.519/.900. Espinal credits his success to refined mechanics and daily work with hitting coaches to improve his swing path and approach.