Alcides Escobar hit his first homer of the VWL season on Tuesday. Escobar is batting .238/.311/.325 in 80 at-bats. The 21-year-old took a big step forward offensively last season, finishing at .328/.363/.434 in Double-A, but he's probably not ready to hit in the majors just yet.

Tom Haudricourt, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Milwaukee Brewers SS Alcides Escobar will play some second base in Spring Training next year. He is considered the team's top prospect.

News: The Brewers added SS Alcides Escobar to their postseason roster after they lost Rickie Weeks to a meniscus tear Saturday. They were then immediately eliminated Sunday in Game 4 of the NLDS against the Phillies.

Analysis: Considered the potential shortstop of the future, Escobar hit .328 with 34 stolen bases at Double-A Huntsville. He likely doesn't have a significant role with the Brewers anytime soon, though, so don't expect to draft him in 2009

Milwaukee Brewers IF Alcides Escobar has been added to the team's postseason roster, replacing injured 2B Rickie Weeks (knee), according to The Associated Press.

Tom Haudricourt, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Milwaukee Brewers SS Alcides Escobar is unlikely to start at shortstop this weekend if SS J.J. Hardy (hand) is unable to play.

It is possible that the Brewers will put current shortstop J.J. Hardy at second base next year and bring up Alcides Escobar to play shortstop to improve the team's defense, according to Jon Heyman of SI.com.Of course, this would mean that Rickie Weeks has to be moved from second base to a spot in the outfield, which he seems more than capable of doing. It is also possible Milwaukee trades him, but they may end up with a Brandon Phillips situation if they did that - giving up on a guy early and then watching him blossom elsewhere.

JR Radcliffe, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SS Alcides Escobar was selected to the Minor League All-Star team.

News: The Brewers purchased the contract of 3B Mat Gamel from Triple-A Nashville, recalled RHP Mark DiFelice, RHP Tim Dillard, 3B Joe Dillon, OF Tony K. Gwynn, 1B Brad Nelson, C Vinny Rottino and LHP Mitch Stetter from Triple-A Nashville on Monday. Also, they purchased the contract of C Angel Salome from Double-A Huntsville and recalled SS Alcides Escobar from Huntsville. To make room on the roster, they transferred LHP Chris Capuano from the 15-day to the 60-day DL and designated RHP Richie Gardner for assignment.

Analysis: Escobar is an elite infield prospect who has steals potential. He will be an impact player someday, but he is nothing more than a reserve for the Brewers down the stretch. He could steal some bags, but you won't get any other use out of him outside of the deepest of NL-only Rotisserie leagues at this point