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.