Blue Jays’ Santiago Espinal exits after HBP vs. Yankees


Toronto Blue Jays infielder Santiago Espinal exited Saturday’s road game in the second inning after he was hit in the hand with a fastball from New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole.

Cavan Biggio came in to run for Espinal and also took over at second base.

Espinal, 28, is batting just .114 with one homer and four RBIs in 13 games this season.

An All-Star last season, Espinal is hitting .273 with 10 homers and 78 RBIs in 266 career games with the Blue Jays.