Tampa Bay Rays Keeping an Eye on the Future

Danny Espinosa is not likely to be a long term piece for the Tampa Bay Rays. However, by signing the utility player, the Rays are keeping an eye on their future.

On its own, the Tampa Bay Rays acquisition of Danny Espinosa made sense. He had been a solid run producer in the past, with four seasons with double digit homers. In addition to that pop, Espinosa has also spent time as a utility player, providing solid defense in both middle infield positions, while being capable of playing third or the outfield in a pinch.

However, the Rays decision to add Espinosa to the roster was not without casualties. To make room for the veteran, the Rays sent rookie Daniel Robertson down to AAA Durham. In…