Sep 19, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds second baseman Santiago Espinal (4) prepares for the pitch in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Reds not Expected to Tender Veteran Santiago Espinal This Offseason

Originally posted on Cincinnati Reds on SI | By Jeff Carr | Last updated 10/17/24

Will the Reds tender Santiago Espinal for the 2025 campaign?

MLB Trade Rumors thinks the answer is easy.

"Dropping Santiago Espinal and his $4MM projection is similarly straightforward," Anthony Franco wrote.

The Reds traded for Espinal in March. He posted a .246/.295/.356 slash line with nine home runs and 88 hits in 118 games. Opening up another $4 million in salary could give Cincinnati extra flexibility in their quest to put a championship caliber roster.

Check out the Reds' entire offseason outlook from MLB Trade Rumors here.

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