For the better part of recent memory, Danny Espinosa has spent life on the fringe, constantly walking the delicate line between being an everyday player and being replacement level. In spite of being armed with a defensive skillset bordering on elite, Espinosa never managed to produce at the plate consistently. Instead, he was relegated to the bottom third of the order to serve as fodder for opposing pitchers, while Washington Nationals fans were left wondering where they could find a second baseman with a little more offensive prowess.
Even the organization had its doubts about the viability of Espinosa as a staple in the lineup.