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Dodgers Don't Lose Veteran Infielder in Surprise Twist
- Espinal passed through waivers and remained with the Dodgers after being outrighted to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
- Injuries to Kiké Hernández and Teoscar Hernández pressured the Dodgers to reassess infield depth.
- Dodgers could reclaim Espinal to back up Max Muncy at third if needed.
- Espinal’s 2026 season had him at .220 with one homer in 26 games for the Dodgers.
- Hernández injury opened roster space and prompted calls for top prospect Ryan Ward.
- Espinal’s career includes seven MLB seasons and a prior All-Star recognition with the Blue Jays.
- The Dodgers may reinsert Espinal if they need a right-handed bench bat.
- ESPN-labeled article notes Espinal’s role could be bench depth in future roster plans.
- Espinal’s waiver status provides a potential economic option for the Dodgers should they trade or recall him.
- Espinal’s current Triple-A assignment keeps him as a ready option for the Dodgers’ infield future.
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