Escobar (oblique) will make his Grapefruit League debut Monday and is on pace to be ready for Opening Day, CSN Mid-Atlantic's Mark Zuckerman reports. He took batting practice over the weekend and barring a setback, it sounds like he will be ready to be the Nationals' second baseman to start the season. While it's a nice lineup to be a part of, Escobar figures to hit in the eight hole for most of the season.