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Danny Espinosa | Second Baseman

Team: Washington Nationals
Age / DOB:  (26) / 4/25/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 204
Bats / Throws: Switch / Right
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Nationals GM Mike Rizzo said this week that Danny Espinosa should be healthy at the start of 2014.
Espinosa tried to play through a torn rotator cuff in 2013 and experienced disastrous results, batting just .158/.193/.272 in 44 major league games and spending most of the summer at Triple-A. The expectation is that he'll bounce back to some degree next season. "Espinosa is checked out," said Rizzo. "His shoulder is healthy and he’s ready to commence his baseball activities to get ready for spring training." Nov 14 - 9:31 AM
Source: Washington Post

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Danny Espinosa - 2B - Nationals

The Nationals elected not to promote Danny Espinosa when rosters expanded because they didn't want him to sit on the bench.

"I know he's got a lot of talent," Nats manager Davey Johnson said. "It would be nice to put him in to pinch-run and occasionally pinch-hit and provide some defense. He could do that. But it's so far down his role, that would be such a lesser role than what I've always envisioned for him while he's been here. So he could be more mad at me, because I did not want him here and not have him in the lineup. It's that simple." Actually it's not. What it is is a convenient excuse that doesn't hold up under scrutiny. Triple-A Syracuse's season is over, so Johnson apparently thinks baseball fans will believe that it's more productive for a player to sit at home than on a big league bench. Washington has soured on Espinosa past any reasonable demarcation point. They will shop him heavily over the winter.
Source: Nats Insider
Sep 4 - 1:33 PM
Danny Espinosa - 2B - Nationals

Bill Ladson of MLB.com was told by a source that the Nationals are trying to trade Danny Espinosa.

The source also believes that Espinosa will not play another game for the Nationals this season. The 26-year-old struggled through wrist and shoulder injuries with the big club earlier this year and is hitting just .208/.271/.283 with two homers and 97 strikeouts through 292 plate appearances in Triple-A. Still, someone could take a chance and buy low. The 26-year-old will be arbitration-eligible for the first time this winter.
Source: Nationals.mlb.com
Aug 28 - 1:28 PM
Danny Espinosa - 2B - Nationals

The Nationals aren't planning to recall Danny Espinosa when rosters expand.

They simply don't think he's earned a promotion, and it's hard to argue given that he's hit only .202/.267/.277 over 238 minor league at-bats this season. "It’s also a reward system when you get called back up," manager Davey Johnson said. "It’s a reward on how you did down there, and he’s not doing the things I know he’s capable of doing." Espinosa is arbitration-eligible for the first time this winter and could wind up getting traded or non-tendered.
Source: Washington Times
Aug 21 - 8:03 PM
Danny Espinosa - 2B - Nationals

Danny Espinosa is batting .486 (17-for-35) over his last 10 games at Triple-A Syracuse.

He has four doubles, a triple and two home runs over that stretch. It was a much-needed turnaround, as Espinosa was in a tailspin at the dish before his recent hot streak. He's likely to be back up with the Nats later this season, but, barring injury, it will be as a utility player.
Jul 14 - 12:44 PM
Danny Espinosa - 2B - Nationals

Danny Espinosa is batting just .106 (5-for-47) with 29 strikeouts since his demotion to Triple-A Syracuse.

Yikes. Espinosa's wrist no longer appears to be an issue, but he's obviously lost at the plate right now and won't be recalled anytime soon. Anthony Rendon owners should be feeling quite comfortable that he'll remain the Nationals' everyday second baseman from here on out.
Related: Anthony Rendon
Source: Amanda Comack on Twitter
Jun 26 - 11:16 PM
Danny Espinosa - 2B - Nationals

Danny Espinosa started at shortstop on both Saturday and Sunday for the Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs.

That is actually Espinosa's natural position -- he made the move to second base only when he was called up to the Nationals in 2010. Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post suspects (and his insider sources agree) that Espinosa's defensive abilities are being showcased for a potential trade. Anthony Rendon is currently serving as Washington's starting second baseman.
Source: Washington Post
Jun 24 - 8:17 AM
Danny Espinosa - 2B - Nationals

Nationals activated 2B Danny Espinosa from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse.

An expected move, as Espinosa batted just .118 (2-for-17) with 10 strikeouts over six rehab games in Triple-A. His wrist is apparently feeling better, but he'll need to have better results before returning to the majors. Anthony Rendon will continue to handle second base duties for the Nats for now.
Jun 19 - 12:01 PM
Danny Espinosa - 2B - Nationals

Danny Espinosa (wrist) could stay in the minors once his 20-day rehab window expires.

Espinosa's wrist is feeling better, but it hasn't shown in his performance thus far in Triple-A, as he's hitting just .118 (2-for-17) with 10 strikeouts over his first six games. Anthony Rendon is playing well during his absence, so there's no reason to make a change if Espinosa continues to struggle during his rehab stint.
Related: Anthony Rendon
Source: Washington Post
Jun 19 - 9:18 AM
Danny Espinosa - 2B - Nationals

Danny Espinosa (wrist) said that he felt fine after his first minor league rehab game with Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday.

Espinosa went 1-for-2 with a run scored and a strikeout in the contest. Nationals' skipper Davey Johnson indicated that he wants Espinosa to regain his timing and to feel good about himself from both sides of the plate before returning to the lineup.
Source: Washington Post
Jun 14 - 8:05 PM
Danny Espinosa - 2B - Nationals

Danny Espinosa (wrist) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Syracuse Thursday.

He'll play three innings in his first game. Espinosa had a cortisone shot last week and resumed baseball activities shortly after. There's a good chance he'll be optioned to Syracuse once healthy, as the Nationals are happy with Anthony Rendon and want Espinosa to gain more confidence at the plate.
Source: James Wagner on Twitter
Jun 12 - 7:04 PM
Danny Espinosa - 2B - Nationals

Danny Espinosa (wrist) is expected to resume baseball activities soon.

Espinosa had a cortisone injection Thursday, so the Padres are waiting to see how he responds before moving forward. With top prospect Anthony Rendon recently called up to play second base, he won't be guaranteed a starting job once he returns. Espinosa was batting just .158/.193/.272 with three home runs through his first 44 games this season.
Source: Washington Times
Jun 8 - 3:14 PM
Danny Espinosa - 2B - Nationals

Danny Espinosa received a cortisone shot in his right wrist on Thursday.

Espinosa has been playing with a broken bone in his wrist for well over a month, but the Nationals finally placed him on the disabled list earlier this week. He'll attempt to rehab the injury for now and should resume baseball activities with 4-5 days. Anthony Rendon is filling in at second base for now.
Source: Mark Zuckerman on Twitter
Jun 6 - 4:31 PM
Danny Espinosa - 2B - Nationals

Nationals placed 2B Danny Espinosa on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured right wrist.

Espinosa has tried playing through the small fracture but finally succumbed on Tuesday with a hideous .158/.193/.272 batting line. He'll get healthy and then try to get back on track offensively. Anthony Rendon will serve as the Nats' second baseman in the meantime.
Jun 4 - 4:29 PM
Danny Espinosa - 2B - Nationals

Danny Espinosa was told that his wrist would heal with three weeks of rest, but he wasn't willing to wait that long.

Espinosa will continue trying to play through a bone chip in his fractured right wrist, but if his production doesn't pick up the Nationals might force him to rest. "I thought if it was another week that would've been really, really productive, then I probably would've taken the one week," Espinosa said. "But it's not gonna be one week. It's gonna be an extended amount of time to get it fully recovered. I felt better. I don't have any pain, so I feel better."
Source: MASNSports.com
May 29 - 7:16 PM