Blue Jays acquire RHP McElvain from Reds for INF Espinal
DUNEDIN, Fla. -- The Blue Jays started to solve their infield puzzle on Wednesday, trading Santiago Espinal to the Reds for right-handed Minor Leaguer Chris McElvain. Espinal, 29, became the subject of trade rumors early this year, especially as Toronto brought in veterans such as Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Joey Votto and Daniel Vogelbach to add to an already-crowded group that also includes Davis Schneider, Ernie Clement and Cavan Biggio as utility options in the infield. The move opens up a 40-man roster spot for competing guys like Votto and Vogelbach, or for another catcher as Danny Jansen recovers from a fractured...
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