On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Ben Badler, Jacob Rudner and Scott Braun welcome Guardians prospect Daniel Espino to discuss his career and Arizona Fall League experience so far.

We also dish on next year’s eligible rookies—a list that includes Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage—and unpack Tennessee promoting Josh Elander to replace Tony Vitello.

We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.

Time Stamps

• (0:00) Introduction
• (1:30) How does active service time work?
• (2:45) Trey Yesavage will retain rookie eligibility in 2026
• (5:00) Will we see more young pitchers on the Yesavage plan?
• (8:00) And what about position players?
• (11:40) Rise of Cleveland decision makers
• (14:45) Daniel Espino joins
• (16:45) Daniel's rehab and return to pitching
• (18:00) How Daniel has evolved as a pitcher
• (21:15) On why Cleveland is successful developing pitchers
• (23:00) Daniel's AFL history
• (25:30) Tennessee promotes Josh Elander
• (27:00) Did Tennessee look outside the program?
• (28:15) Comparing Tennessee's situation to Texas A&M

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