Former All-Star Cut From 40-Man Roster of National League Playoff Team
Summary
Santiago Espinal, a Cincinnati Reds player, was taken off the team's 40-man roster. The team made this decision as Espinal's performance declined over the past season. The Reds recently acquired another player, which reduced Espinal's playing time.Key Facts
- Santiago Espinal was removed from the Cincinnati Reds' 40-man roster.
- Espinal was an All-Star player three years ago.
- His offensive performance dropped, with a batting average of .243 in 114 games last season.
- The Reds owed Espinal $2.4 million after avoiding arbitration, a process that helps settle salary disputes.
- Espinal's playing time decreased after the Reds got a new third baseman, Ke'Bryan Hayes, in July.
- Espinal did not participate in the Reds' recent playoff series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- Over his career, Espinal has a .261 batting average, with 20 home runs and 160 RBIs (runs batted in).
- He played for the Cincinnati Reds and Toronto Blue Jays during his six major league seasons.
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