Santiago Espinal was a low-risk signing when the Los Angeles Dodgers added him before the first full squad workout of Spring Training.
The former All-Star was one of the names in competition for the starting second base job to start the season with Tommy Edman momentarily out of commission, according to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.
The early results were promising, as the 31-year-old infielder made a good impression on his new manager and was trending toward making the roster.
Espinal has continued to produce beyond his initial 12 plate appearances and has all but guaranteed himself a spot on the Opening Day roster with his play, according to Sonja Chen of MLB.