Paolo Espino

Paolo Alesandro Espino (born January 10, 1987), is a Panamanian professional baseball pitcher in the Washington Nationals organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers, Texas Rangers, and Washington Nationals.

Paolo Espino
Washington Nationals
Pitcher
Born: (1987-01-10) January 10, 1987
Panama City, Panama
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 19, 2017, for the Milwaukee Brewers
MLB statistics
(through 2020 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average5.70
Strikeouts27
Teams

Career

Cleveland Indians & Washington Nationals

Espino attended The Pendleton School in Bradenton, Florida. The Cleveland Indians selected him in the 10th round of the 2006 Major League Baseball draft. He spent seven seasons with the Indians organization and three seasons with the Washington Nationals organization.[1]

Milwaukee Brewers

On November 15, 2016, Espino signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.[2] Espino made his major league debut for the Brewers on May 19, 2017.[1] He was designated for assignment on August 23, 2017, to make room on the 40-man roster for Aaron Brooks, who was claimed off waivers by the Brewers.[3]

Texas Rangers

He was traded to the Rangers on August 26, 2017 for cash considerations and was assigned to the Triple-A Round Rock Express. He elected free agency on November 6, 2017, and signed a minor league contract with the Rangers on December 22.[4] He was released on April 19, 2018.

Second stint with Brewers

On April 27, 2018, Espino signed a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers. He elected free agency on November 2, 2018.[5]

Second stint with Nationals

On January 15, 2019, Espino signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals. He was assigned to AAA Fresno Grizzlies to start the 2019 season. On September 21, 2020, Espino was selected to the 40-man and active rosters.[6] Espino was outrighted to the minor leagues on October 9, 2020, and elected free agency the next day. He re-signed on a minor league deal on November 2, 2020.

Personal

Espino's cousin Damaso also is a professional baseball player and both were on Panama's roster for the 2009 World Baseball Classic.[7]

References
  1. http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2017/05/19/longtime-minor-leaguer-paolo-espino-start-brewers-friday/328485001/
  2. Eddy, Matt (November 21, 2016). "Minor League Transactions: Nov 12-18". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
  4. Adams, Steve (December 22, 2017). "Rangers Sign Tolleson, Espino, Eibner To Minor League Deals". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
  5. Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2018). "Minor League Free Agents 2018". Baseball America. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
  6. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/09/nationals-select-paolo-espino.html
  7. Lisa Winston (2009-02-04). "Baseball is in Espino cousins' blood". MLB.com. Retrieved 2009-02-06.
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