The Washington Nationals are moving on from Danny Espinosa.
It may not happen by the time you read this, but their frenetic chase of Andrew McCutchen before Friday’s non-tender deadline tells you everything you need to know. Trea Turner is your Opening Day shortstop.
Mr. Espinosa, thank you for your years of service, but unless you sit on the bench, they are no longer required. Ouch.
With Turner’s unexpected offensive bonanza last year, the writing has been on the wall for Espinosa since the end of the regular season.