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

Brewers recalled shortstop Alcides Escobar from Double-A Huntsville. The 21-year-old Escobar hit .328/.363/.434 with 34 steals for Huntsville, sending his stock soaring. No one has ever questioned his glove at shortstop, and if he can maintain even a modest average, he should be a quality major league regular. He might get a couple of starts if the Brewers can clinch early.