The Toronto Blue Jays named infielder Santiago Espinal to the roster Friday for their wild-card series against the Seattle Mariners but did not include injured outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr., on the 26-man list.
Espinal (oblique) and Gurriel (hamstring) both worked out and ran the bases Thursday at Rogers Centre but their status wasn't finalized until Friday morning, a few hours ahead of Game 1.
Backup catcher Gabriel Moreno also made the list along with left-handed reliever Yusei Kikuchi. Backup outfielder Bradley Zimmer was left off the roster.
Kikuchi, meanwhile, struggled as a starter this season but has improved of late in a bullpen role. He offers a power arm from the left side who can be used in long relief if needed.
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