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CLE •
2 months ago
It’s been a long road back for Espino, who has barely pitched over the last four years due to persistent shoulder issues. The hard-throwing 24-year-old was arguably the top pitching prospect in baseball back in 2022 before injuries derailed his development. He returned to minor league game action in late September and will make up for lost time in the fall circuit. It’s challenging to forecast his future given the extended layoff, but his stuff has looked formidable in the brief glimpses we’ve gotten lately. He averaged 96.9 mph on his four-seam fastball in his AFL debut and generated five swinging strikes on 16 pitches. He’s a fascinating pitching prospect to monitor heading into next season.
CLE •
3 months ago
One of the top pitching prospects in baseball entering the 2022 campaign, Espino returns to minor league game action for the first time since April 29, 2022. The hard-throwing 24-year-old, who has reportedly been touching triple digits in recent bullpen sessions, is poised to pitch in the upcoming Arizona Fall League to make up for lost development time. He’s missed nearly an entire presidential term due to shoulder issues. He’ll be one of the most fascinating prospects to watch over the next few months to see if the stuff returns to pre-injury levels.
Source: Columbus Clippers
CLE •
3 months ago
Espino, who has thrown 18 1/3 innings combined over the last four minor-league seasons, and hasn’t pitched in a game situation since the 2022 campaign, is headed to the annual finishing school. The 24-year-old righty was considered one of the top prospects in baseball heading into the 2023 season before his promising career was derailed by shoulder issues. He’s a fascinating name to watch this fall.
Source: Paul Hoynes