Danny Espinosa was released by the New York Yankees earlier in the week after hitting an uninspiring .160/.276/.320 line with a home run in 12 games this spring. The 30-year old is an 8-year veteran with experience at both shortstop and second base.
The Jays could conceivably demote Gift Ngoepe who still has a minor league option remaining and keep Espinosa around for infield depth to back-up Aledmys Diaz in the absence of the injured Troy Tulowitzki. Ngoepe is more known for his defense and hasn’t done much for his chances this spring in Dunedin hitting .