DUNEDIN, Fla. — The Toronto Blue Jays traded popular utility infielder Santiago Espinal to the Cincinnati Reds for right-handed minor-league pitcher Chris McElvain on Wednesday, the club announced. Essentially, the Blue Jays have three bench spots available, but had more than double the number of players — both rostered and non-rostered — who could capably fill them, including Espinal, Davis …
The New York Yankees’ Andrew Velazquez hits a triple against the Minnesota Twins on Aug. 19. Finding a new starting shortstop remains on the Angels’ offseason to-do list, but they padded their depth at the position Friday with two roster moves. The team claimed Andrew Velazquez from the New York Yankees and added Brendon Davis to the 40-man roster, giving …