The latest minor moves from around the game:
- The Tigers have signed corner infielder Edwin Espinal to a minor league contract, the player announced on Instagram (h/t: Evan Woodbery of MLive.com, on Twitter). Detroit’s the second major league organization for the 23-year-old Espinal, who spent the first seven seasons of his pro career with the Pirates. A .279/.323/.389 hitter in 2,435 lifetime minor league plate appearances, Espinal reached the Triple-A level for the first time in 2017 and batted .323/.341/.369 with no home runs across 135 PAs. He shined more as a defensive first baseman, taking home a Gold Glove Award for his work at the minors’ two highest levels.
Smart signing for the Tigers. Young and some upside
With the Pirates needing 1st base help, why is he no longer a Pirate
Are you forgetting about Josh Bell?
Who?
Ha!
Is a defense first, first baseman, really a need for a rebuilding team? Especially one with Cabrera and Castellanos.
Its just depth, however there’s a good amount of upside here. His profile and skillset is comparable to Moreland.
Right, cause Moreland hits for zero power… just cause he’s a lefty 1B doesn’t entail he’s Mitch Moreland.
ala Casey…. tiges had a hand in jdm stardom
Look for Cabrera to move to DH after Martinez is released