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Alcides Escobar: Partings ways with Washington
The Nationals requested release waivers of Alcides Escobar on Wednesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.The 35-year-old has appeared in only seven games with six plate appearances since returning from a hamstring injury in late June, and Washington has opted to move on in order to make room on the roster for Luke Voit. Escobar has a .218/.260/.282 slash line and career-high 24.4 percent strikeout rate in 42 games this year.
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Nationals' Alcides Escobar: Cleared to return from IL
The Washington Nationals activated Alcides Escobar (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.Washington already had a spot on the 26-man active roster open for Escobar after optioning reliever Cory Abbott to Triple-A Rochester following Sunday's win over the Phillies. Though Escobar's hamstring appears to be fully healed after a successful four-game rehab assignment with Rochester last week, the veteran will have to settle for a utility role as he rejoins the big club. Manager Dave Martinez announced last week that Luis Garcia will remain the Nationals' everyday shortstop after performing well in that capacity while Escobar was on the shelf.
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Nationals' Alcides Escobar: Rehab assignment begins Wednesday
Alcides Escobar (hamstring) is expected to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.Escobar progressed to fielding grounders recently but had still been feeling pain when running. However, he's apparently moved past the discomfort since he's been cleared to return to game action with the Triple-A club Wednesday. Once the 35-year-old is cleared to rejoin the Washington Nationals, he'll be utilized as a utility man since manager Dave Martinez committed to Luis Garcia as the primary shortstop Wednesday.
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Nationals' Alcides Escobar: Not ready to return
Alcides Escobar (hamstring) has been able to field grounders and swing but is still feeling his injury when he runs, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.Escobar is already eligible to return from the 10-day injured list, but it looks as though he'll need a bit more time. He may not be the primary shortstop once healthy, as Luis Garcia has looked good since getting called up to replace the injured veteran.
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Nationals' Alcides Escobar: Placed on 10-day IL
Alcides Escobar (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.After leaving Tuesday's contest early with a right hamstring strain, Escobar will now be out for at least 10 days after being placed on the IL. Luis Garcia was called up from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday to fill in at shortstop.
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Nationals' Alcides Escobar: Managing hamstring cramps
Alcides Escobar checked out fine after leaving Tuesday's game against the Mets with hamstring cramps, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.Escobar suffered the injury while making a diving attempt in the field Tuesday, but it doesn't sound like a serious issue.
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Nationals' Alcides Escobar: Leaves with apparent injury
Alcides Escobar was removed from Tuesday's game against the Mets with an apparent right leg injury, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.The veteran infielder suffered the injury while making a diving play at shortstop, and he was helped off the field by the training staff. The specifics of the injury remain unclear, but Escobar's availability for Wednesday's series finale in New York is now in question.
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Nationals' Alcides Escobar: Hits bench for nightcap
Alcides Escobar will sit for the second half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rockies.Escobar went 2-for-5 with an RBI in the Washington Nationals' 13-7 victory in the first half of the doubleheader, but the 35-year-old won't be asked to start twice in one day. Dee Strange-Gordon will take over at shortstop for the nightcap.
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Nationals' Alcides Escobar: Riding pine Thursday
Alcides Escobar isn't starting Thursday against the Rockies, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.Escobar has lost out on some playing time at shortstop recently, and he'll head to the bench for the fourth time in the last six games while Dee Strange-Gordon starts at shortstop and bats eighth. Over 13 games since the start of May, Escobar has hit .256 with a triple, a double, three RBI and two runs.
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Nationals' Alcides Escobar: Heads to bench Tuesday
Alcides Escobar is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.Escobar still looks to have the edge on Dee Strange-Gordon for the everyday shortstop role, but the former himself on the bench more frequently in the past couple weeks while he's dealt with minor injuries. The 35-year-old's lack of productivity at the plate has also been a factor; Escobar is getting on base at a .257 clip and has mustered only four extra-base hits through 109 plate appearances this season. Strange-Gordon (.422 OPS in 38 plate appearances) hasn't been any more productive, so it wouldn't be a surprise if the Washington Nationals looked to the minor-league ranks or outside the organization at some point in search of an upgrade at the position.
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