By Canadian Press

Santiago Espinal returns to Blue Jays lineup for Game 2 against Mariners

Oct 8, 2022 | 9:38 AM

TORONTO — Santiago Espinal is back in the Toronto Blue Jays’ lineup for Game 2 of the American League wild card series.

He will hit ninth against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday afternoon.

Espinal will start at second base after a prolonged stint on the injured list due to a strained left oblique.

He was placed on the 10-day IL on Sept. 21 and was returned to the Blue Jays roster on Friday.

Whit Merrifield was moved to left field with Espinal’s return and will hit eighth.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 8, 2022.

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