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Dodgers activate Tommy Edman, designate Santiago Espinal for assignment

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 9:46 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Dodgers activate Tommy Edman, designate Santiago Espinal for assignment

Summary

Tommy Edman has been activated off the 60-day injured list by the Los Angeles Dodgers after recovering from right ankle surgery. Edman missed the first 73 games of the season but is expected to play multiple positions. To make room on the roster, Santiago Espinal was designated for assignment after struggling to find consistent playing time. Edman, who had a successful rehab stint with Triple-A Oklahoma City, is set to start against the Tampa Bay Rays. Espinal's departure follows his limited contributions this season, hitting.268 in 36 games.

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Status Watch

•Tommy Edman activated after 73 games on the injured list.
•Santiago Espinal designated for assignment to clear roster space.
•Edman recovered from right ankle surgery in November.
•Espinal had a four-game hit streak before being designated.
•Edman expected to contribute in multiple positions upon return.

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9:46 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers activate Tommy Edman, designate Santiago Espinal for assignment

What they're saying

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LOS ANGELES — Tommy Edman was activated off the 60-day injured list on Tuesday after missing the first 73 games of the season following right ankle surgery in November. They get back a multi-positional player who started 32 of 33 postseason games in his first two years with Los Angeles. To make room on both […]
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