Scouting Report: Daniel Espino
Cleveland Guardians | SP
Overall
Summary
Daniel Espino, a 2019 first-round pick by the Cleveland Guardians, is making a successful comeback after missing nearly four years due to shoulder injuries and surgeries. Originally a top starting pitching prospect, the Guardians have converted him to a reliever role in 2026 to protect his arm. Espino has posted impressive early results in Triple-A Columbus with a 2.53 ERA in 10.2 innings as a reliever, averaging 97 mph with his fastball and touching 101 mph. MLB Pipeline scouts identified him as having closer potential. His velocity and resilience remain elite, though command and walk rate still need improvement.
Strengths
- Elite fastball velocity (97 mph average, 101 mph max)
- Strong early Triple-A reliever performance (2.53 ERA)
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