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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Anderson Espinoza (note: sources reference Daniel Espino, not Anderson Espinoza) is a 2019 first-round pick by the Cleveland Guardians who suffered shoulder injuries in 2022 that sidelined him for nearly four years. He has made a successful return to professional baseball in 2026, transitioning from a starting pitcher role to a reliever. In Triple-A Columbus, he has posted a 2.53 ERA in 10.2 innings with strong velocity (averaging 97 mph, touching 101 mph on his fastball) and a low-90s slider. MLB Pipeline scouts identified him as having closer potential. His 2.79 ERA with a .206 opponent average and 11 strikeouts in 9 2/3 Triple-A innings demonstrates his talent remains intact post-surgery.
Strengths
- + Successful return from multi-year shoulder injury recovery
- + Elite fastball velocity (97 mph average, 101 mph max)
- + Strong strikeout ability with quality slider
- + Low opponent batting average (.206)
- + Identified by MLB Pipeline as having closer potential
- + Resilient mindset after overcoming career-threatening injuries
- + Effective transition to relief role
- + Strong ERA metrics in Triple-A (2.53-2.79)
Weaknesses
- - Command issues - must reduce walk rate
- - Nearly four years of development time lost to injuries
- - Multiple shoulder surgeries required
- - Still working to fully regain command consistency
About
Anderson Espinoza is a rp for the Chicago Cubs.
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