The Los Angeles Dodgers were expected to lose Santiago Espinal via waivers after
Without any minor league options left in his MLB career, the Dodgers had to designate him for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster, putting him on waivers.
As a result, any team could put a claim on him, and it was expected that he would leave. According to the Dodgers’ transaction log, however, Espinal has passed through waivers, and the Dodgers have moved him down to Oklahoma City Triple-A.
Considering his professionalism and production, along with the positional flexibility, the Dodgers get to keep hold of a valuable player at a time when there are already injuries.