Escobar went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Saturday in a loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

It was his first big blast since May 9, encompassing a stretch of 36 games. Escobar is still hitting a useful .288/.346/.755 slash line for the year, but he's been a drain on owners expecting power. Still, he'll often, if not consistently, hit in a spot near the top of the Angels' lineup even after Mike Trout (thumb) returns, so that counts for something.