The Los Angeles Dodgers might have another unprecedented star on their hands. 

Since the beginning of Spring Training, one question has lingered throughout the offices for the Dodgers.

With the unfortunate news of Tommy Edman's recovery taking longer than expected, who would man the everyday second baseman job?  

It looked at first like Hyeseong Kim and Alex Freeland would be the ones to battle it out for the everyday job. 

But with Kim departing for the WBC to play for Team Korea days ago and Freeland not producing enough at the plate, an unpredictable name arose. 

Thirty-one-year-old infielder Santiago Espinal has risen to the occasion this spring. 

Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 10th round back in 2016, Espinal has bounced around the league. 

He landed with the Dodgers on February 17 after both sides agreed on a minor league contract. 

Espinal was invited to Spring Training this go-around as a part of his contract and has not looked back. 

In the Dodgers' 13th Spring Training game against the Cincinnati Reds in Goodyear, Arizona, Espinal left a lasting impression. 

Despite the Dodgers eventually falling to the Reds in a close 14-13 contest, Espinal went 2-2 at the plate. 

Those two hits were monstrous home runs and, along with those long balls, he drove in six of the Dodgers' 13 runs. 

After his showing in Thursday's loss, Espinal is 10-for-16 this spring, batting an outrageous .625 and an even more lopsided OPS of 1.761. 

Espinal also posted consistent numbers at the plate in the Dodgers' exhibition game against Team Mexico, going 2-for-3 at the plate. 

Not only does the bat stick out as a quality in Espinal's game, but his versatility around the diamond also stands out. 

Along with starting at second base in Cactus League play, Espinal has also racked up starts at first and third base. 

The versatility should come as no surprise, with Espinal only three years out of his first and only All-Star bid in 2022 with the Toronto Blue Jays. 

There are still two more weeks left until Spring Training concludes, but there's no doubt Espinal has showcased his value in a short span. 

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts also has a vote of confidence for Espinal, telling the media Thursday morning that "It'd be hard to imagine him not being on the team." 

With that confidence booster in his back pocket, Espinal could very well be the dark horse in the Dodgers' spring camp. 

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