Washington Nationals elect to not promote Danny Espinosa when rosters expand

Well it looks like Danny Espinosa’s days with the Washington National are in fact coming to an end.

Not too long ago the Washington Nationals were entertaining the thought of trading away the struggling Espinosa . But it looks like they may try to shop him when Winter Meetings open up in December.

Nationals manager Davey Johnson spoke out on Espinosa during an interview with Nats Insider saying:

"“I consider Danny an everyday player. I love Danny. The situation we’re in right now and the struggles he’s had this year, I wouldn’t want him to be sitting around here not playing. I don’t think he would’ve been happy with it. I know he’s got a lot of talent. It would be nice to put him in to pinch-run and occasionally pinch-hit and provide some defense. He could do that. But it’s so far down his role, that would be such a lesser role than what I’ve always envisioned for him while he’s been here. So he could be more mad at me, because I did not want him here and not have him in the lineup. It’s that simple.” Manager Davey Johnson said in the interview with Nats Insider."

I think giving the man another chance to prove himself would have made him a happy man. But then again I’m not a manager for a major league ball club.

It will be interesting to see who attempts to land Espinosa this season. I’m sure if they are unable to trade him, they will end up releasing him.