Escobar isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Cubs, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

Escobar recorded hits in each of the last three games and went 3-for-13 with a double and a run. Luis Garcia will shift to shortstop while Adrian Sanchez starts at second base.

Escobar (wrist) is starting at second base and batting leadoff Wednesday against the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 34-year-old was dealing with a sizable bruise on his right wrist after being hit by a pitch Tuesday, but he showed enough in pregame workouts to avoid being held out of the lineup. Escobar is hitting .300/.364/.433 with a homer, three doubles, seven RBI and 10 runs in 14 games since joining the big-league roster in early July.

Escobar was diagnosed with a bruised right wrist after undergoing X-rays on Tuesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Escobar has played a significant role for Washington since joining the big-league roster in early July, so it's good news he avoided a fracture after being hit by a pitch Tuesday. The veteran infielder is still dealing with with a golf-ball sized lump on his wrist from the hit by pitch, so he could sit for a day or two to allow the swelling to subside.

Escobar was removed from Tuesday's game against the Marlins after being hit by a pitch in the right hand/wrist, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Escobar went 0-for-3 from the leadoff spot before being struck by the pitch during the sixth inning. He'll likely undergo X-rays to determine the severity of the injury, and he should be considered day-to-day as he continues to be evaluated.

Escobar went 2-for-3 with a walk and three runs scored in Monday's rout of the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Like a number of veteran infielders before him, Escobar could be headed for a career resurgence with the Nats. After being out of the majors since 2018, the 34-year-old is slashing .316/.371/.456 through his first 13 games with Washington, hitting leadoff in 11 of them and scoring 10 runs. He won't supply the steals he did at his peak with the Royals a decade ago, but Escobar might still have some fantasy utility in the second half as his new team looks to replace Starlin Castro (administrative leave).

Escobar went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and a walk in Sunday's 8-7 win over the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Escobar remained in the leadoff spot in Sunday's series finale, and he blasted his first home run of 2021 in the eighth inning. Across the three games since the All-Star break, the 34-year-old has gone 5-for-15 with a home run, two RBI and two runs.

Escobar will lead off and start at second base Sunday against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

The keystone looks to be Escobar's regular spot in the diamond for the foreseeable future with Josh Harrison and Jordy Mercer picking up most of the work at third base following Starlin Castro's placement on administrative leave while MLB investigates his role in a domestic violence incident. Escobar will draw his 12th consecutive start -- and 10th in a row out of the leadoff spot -- Sunday in the series finale. Escobar went 2-for-5 in Saturday's contest to lift his season average to .286.

Escobar went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Monday's 7-5 win over the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Escobar stayed red hot since appearing for the Nationals over the weekend. The 34-year-old has seven hits, two RBI and a run scored in 12 at-bats thus far. He's spent the majority of his career as the starting shortstop for the Royals, but the Nationals will use him to provide veteran experience at multiple infield positions.

Escobar was selected to the Nationals' active roster Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Escobar was traded from the Royals to the Nationals on Friday, and he'll start at shortstop and bat seventh in Saturday's matchup against the Dodgers. The 34-year-old appeared in 35 games with Triple-A Omaha to begin the season and hit .274 with five home runs, 23 runs, 16 RBI and two stolen bases.

Escobar was traded from the Royals to the Nationals on Friday in exchange for cash considerations, Maria Torres of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Escobar played in Japan during the 2020 campaign but signed a minor-league deal with the Royals in early May. He appeared in 35 games for Triple-A Omaha this year and slashed .274/.311/.452 with five homers, 23 runs, 16 RBI and two stolen bases. The 34-year-old could join the Nationals' 26-man roster at some point in 2021.