Dodgers designate Santiago Espinal for assignment as Tommy Edman returns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 2:23 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers have designated infielder Santiago Espinal for assignment as Tommy Edman returns from the injured list. Edman, a switch hitter, was activated after recovering from ankle surgery. Espinal, who made the All-Star team in 2022, played 36 games for Los Angeles, hitting.268 with one home run. The team will decide Espinal's fate within the next week, potentially releasing or trading him, or sending him to the minors.
- •Santiago Espinal designated for assignment by the Dodgers.
- •Tommy Edman activated after ankle surgery recovery.
- •Espinal played 36 games with a.268 batting average.
- •Edman expected to take on a versatile role.
- •Dodgers must act on Espinal's status within a week.
- 2:23 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers DFA All-Star infielder amid Tommy Edman news
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