Overview
- According to The Athletic, the veteran infielder agreed to a minor-league contract and will report to Dodgers major-league camp to compete for a roster spot.
- Roberts said Edman is expected to begin the season on the IL, creating short-term opportunities for infield depth.
- Roberts named Miguel Rojas, Alex Freeland and Hyeseong Kim as internal options at second base, with Espinal added to the competition.
- Espinal struggled offensively for the Reds in 2025, failing to homer in 328 plate appearances while appearing across the infield and both corner outfield spots.
- Cincinnati outrighted him in October and he chose free agency, and the Dodgers are treating this as a low-risk depth addition that may start in Triple-A.