The Braves believe that if Escobar can avoid the injuries that plagued him during the second half, he has the potential to be one of the game's top young shortstops. Still, nothing on his Minor League resume suggests All-Star-caliber numbers here. Incremental growth is more likely.
Braves.MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports Atlanta Braves SS Yunel Escobar (hamstring) has been out the past 10 days with a strained right hamstring. The Braves have provided no indication that he'll be available for anything more than pinch-hit duties during the season's final four games.
The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports that Yunel Escobar (hamstring) is unlikely to be available for more than pinch-hitting duties during the Braves' final four games. Escobar missed his 10th straight start Tuesday.Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Yunel Escobar missed his ninth straight start Monday and said afterward that his strained hamstring hasn't improved. "It feels the same," Escobar said. Omar Infante and Brent Lillibridge have split shortstop starts in Escobar's place.Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Yunel Escobar has missed nine straight starts and stated on Monday that his strained hamstring hadn't improved, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.The Braves only have five games left, so it does not look hopeful that Escobar will return.
Status: Out. Day-to-day
The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports that Yunel Escobar (hamstring) is unlikely to be available for more than pinch-hitting duties during the Braves' final four games. Escobar missed his 10th straight start Tuesday.
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