Blue Jays Trade Santiago Espinal to Reds for Chris McElvain

The trade addresses Toronto's infield puzzle and Cincinnati's need for experienced infielders.

The Toronto Blue Jays have traded infielder Santiago Espinal to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher Chris McElvain.
Espinal, a 2022 All-Star with a .273 career batting average with Toronto, saw diminished playing time last season.
The trade opens a 40-man roster spot for the Blue Jays, potentially for another catcher as Danny Jansen recovers from injury.
McElvain, 23, showed promise in the Reds' minor league system last year with a 3.75 ERA across two Class-A levels.
The Reds acquire Espinal to bolster their infield depth, addressing the absence of Matt McLain and another player's PED ban.