The Dodgers have selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Santiago Espinal, creating a 40-man roster spot after Jack Suwinski was outrighted. With Tommy Edman and Enrique Hernández starting the season on the injured list, Espinal offers defensive versatility and a right-handed bat, particularly effective against left-handed pitchers. His recent performance has been less impressive, but he can provide depth on a veteran-heavy team. Manager Dave Roberts indicated that Espinal was trending towards making the roster prior to this announcement.
