Guardians optioned RHPs Daniel Espino and Franco Aleman to Triple-A Columbus; Reassigned LHP Ryan Webb and OF Alfonsin Rosario to minor league camp.
Espino impressed during Cactus League play, but there was never going to be a spot available for him in the Guardians’ Opening Day rotation barring injury. He’ll work out of the rotation at Triple-A Columbus to start the season and should be one of the first names to get the call when someone hits the injured list or the Guardians need a spot starter.
