The Blue Jays optioned Espino to Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Espino gave up four runs in four innings and took the loss during his spot start Wednesday, and he'll now head back to the minors following the poor outing. The 37-year-old veteran has given up eight runs in 8.2 innings with the Blue Jays this season, and he owns a 5.09 ERA through 53 frames at Triple-A.