Daniel Espino (shoulder) is scheduled to start on Saturday for Triple-A Columbus.

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.