3B Yunel Escobar went 3-for-5 with a double Tuesday against Oakland and raised his batting average to .313. Escobar has hit safely in each of his past four games, going 7-for-15 (.467) during that span.

3B Yunel Escobar had his second two-hit game in four days Sunday. Escobar collected two singles in three at-bats, walked once and scored a run in the Angels' 3-1 victory over the Texas Rangers. Escobar also made a solid defensive play in the third inning, when he charged and barehanded CF Delino De Shields' ground ball and made a one-hop throw to 1B C.J. Cron to retire De Shields.

3B Yunel Escobar did not strike out in 65 spring training plate appearances and has not struck out in the first two games of the season. However, Escobar, the Angels' leadoff hitter, has just one hit in the first two games after batting .450 with a .492 on-base percentage in the spring.

3B Yunel Escobar replaces unsigned free agent David Freese at the position, and will get the first chance to establish himself as the Angels' lead-off hitter. Escobar, 33, compiled a .314 average and a .375 on-base percentage in 139 games for the Washington Nationals last year. Defensively, Escobar's .970 fielding percentage ranked second among the National League's third basemen. But Escobar provides little speed or power. The 10-year veteran has stolen no more than six bases nor hit more than 14 home runs in any single season. Since Escobar will become a free agent after the season, the Angels view him as a stopgap while 3B propsects Kaleb Cowart and Kyle Kubiza develop.

INF Yunel Escobar was acquired by the Angels from the Nationals in exchange for RHP Trevor Gott and a minor league prospect to be named.Escobar, 33, batted .314 with nine homers and 56 RBIs while playing third base for the Nationals last season. He has a .281 career average over nine seasons with the Braves, Blue Jays, Rays and Nationals.

Escobar is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mets, MLB.com reports.

Escobar played in both games of Saturday's doubleheader, so Nationals manager Matt Williams will just give the veteran infielder a rest in the season finale. Trea Turner enters the lineup at second base, while Anthony Rendon moves over to third base to replace Escobar.

Escobar (back) is in Saturday's lineup hitting second against the Mets.

He will play in the first half of Saturday's doubleheader and will presumably be healthy enough to be available in the Nationals' other remaining games this season.

Escobar (back) is not in the lineup Thursday.

Escobar was a late scratch from Wednesday's game when a lingering back issue flared up and it seems like that same back issue will hold him out of the lineup once again. Trea Turner will get the start at second base in place of the 32-year-old and hit second in the batting order.

Escobar was scratched from Wednesday's lineup with upper-back spasms, MLB.com reports.

His back flared up after batting practice and he reportedly asked out of the lineup. The issue has been lingering for Escobar since Sunday. Look for Trea Turner to get another start Thursday if Escobar is unable to go.

Escobar was scratched from Wednesday's starting lineup.

A reason for Escobar's scratch was not immediately provided, but Anthony Rendon is now slated to man third with Trea Turner at second base, batting second. It's entirely possible an injury is in play, though it's also possible manager Matt Williams simply decided to reward Turner for his two-hit effort Tuesday, which included his first career home run.

Escobar is out of the lineup Monday against the Reds, William Ladson of MLB.com reports.

Escobar will join multiple regulars on the bench Monday as the Nationals are in rest mode now that they are officially out of playoff contention. Anthony Rendon will shift to third base in Escobar's place, while Dan Uggla starts at second base Monday.

Washington Nationals third baseman Yunel Escobar is not in the starting lineup Monday against the Cincinnati Reds, according to MLB.com.

Washington Nationals third baseman Yunel Escobar is not in the starting lineup Monday against the Cincinnati Reds, according to MLB.com. Escobar joins a number of veterans on the bench Monday after the team was mathematically eliminated from playoff contention over the weekend.

Escobar went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI in a 6-5 loss to the Orioles on Thursday.

The breakout season continues for Escobar, as he raise his average to .326 with this three-hit performance. A .360 BABIP has likely contributed to his friendly average, but it's still impressive nonetheless. The only gripe with Escoabar's season is that 133 of his 168 hits are singles and that he has just two steals. That simply doesn't do a while lot for roto owners, aside from help their average.

Escobar had a four-hit game in Sunday's 13-3 win over the Marlins, with three runs and four RBI.

Escobar and Bryce Harper reached base a combined nine times out of the second and third spots in the lineup, serving as the engine of Washington's scoring explosion. This was Escobar 47th multi-hit game of the season, raising his batting average to .324.

Escobar (hamstring) is in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins, but manager Matt Williams will be cautious with him, James Wagner of the Washington Post reports.

Escobar will start at third base as he usually does, but it appears Williams could pull him if he notices any issues, and he may simply decide to remove him from the game early at some point. Either way, don't necessarily expect Escobar to play a full nine innings Thursday even though he will be on the field for the first pitch.

Escobar was removed from Wednesday's game with a tight hamstring, Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reports.

Escobar was removed for a pinch-runner after singling in the eighth inning. Manager Matt Williams did not seem concerned about Escobar's status, but it remains to be seen if he will be in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins.

Escobar (illness) is back in the lineup Sunday against the Marlins, Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reports.

Escobar returned to the lineup Friday after suffering from a 103-degree fever earlier in the week, but was held out Saturday after he experienced a stomach bug shortly before game time. He seems to be fully recovered from both illnesses at this point, so he'll resume duties at third base and bat second in Sunday's series finale.

Escobar was scratched from Saturday's lineup with a stomach bug.

He just returned Friday after missing Wednesday's game with a 103-degree fever, but Escobar has fallen back under the weather and will be forced to sit Saturday. Anthony Rendon was shifted to third base and atop the order, with Jayson Werth moved down to the cleanup spot and Danny Espinosa inserted at second base.

Washington Nationals shortstop Yunel Escobar was scratched from the lineup Saturday with an illness, according to ESPN.

Washington Nationals shortstop Yunel Escobar was scratched from the lineup Saturday with an illness, according to ESPN. Escobar returned Friday after missing Wednesday's game with a 103-degree fever.

Escobar (illness) is back in the lineup Friday against the Marlins.

Escobar missed Wednesday's contest suffering from a fever, but he'll rejoin the lineup after Thursday's off day. He'll assume his usual duties at third base, batting fourth.