Espino passed through waivers after being jettisoned from Toronto’s 40-man roster earlier this week. The 37-year-old journeyman righty made three appearances (one start) earlier this season for the Blue Jays.

Espino was removed from Toronto’s 40-man roster in a procedural move to open up a spot for September call ups. The 37-year-old journeyman righty made three appearances (one start) earlier this season for the Blue Jays.

Espino heads back to the minors after being lit up for four runs over four innings on Wednesday in a spot start against the Orioles. The soft-tossing 37-year-old journeyman righty might get another couple spot starts over the final few months, but he’s obviously not a recommended fantasy option.

Espino drew the starting assignment for Wednesday’s matinee at Camden Yards after Toronto pivoted to a full-scale teardown at the trade deadline. It was his first outing back in the majors since April 12. The soft-tossing 37-year-old journeyman gave up five hits, including a second-inning solo shot to Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser. He struck out one and handed out three free passes. He’ll presumably take the ball next Wednesday in a rematch against the Orioles back in Canada.