Escobar (knee) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

The team was hoping to have Escobar back at third base and atop the order following Thursday's off day, but Escobar will miss his seventh consecutive start as a result of the knee injury. He has been able to avoid the 15-day DL to this point, but if Escobar does not show improvement before the end of the weekend, the Angels could opt for a backdated stint.

Escobar (knee) likely won't get back on the field until Friday, according to manager Mike Scioscia, Bill Shaikin of the LA Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Escobar would return for the series opener in Boston if he is able to play Friday. The 33-year-old has missed five straight games dating back to last Friday, and will probably be placed on the 7-day DL if he is not able to go against the Red Sox. Escobar has been one of the bright spots for the Angels this season, batting .310 with three home runs and 20 RBI for the club.

Escobar (knee) will remain out of the lineup Tuesday against the Astros, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Escobar will be out for the fifth straight game as he continues to recover from a bone bruise on his left knee. In his place, Gregorio Petit will get the start at third while batting seventh Tuesday. In the event that Escobar has still not made much progress with the injury in the next couple days, the Angles may place him on the disabled list.

Escobar (knee) remains out of the lineup Monday, Angels freelance writer Eric Kay reports.

EDGE Analysis

Escobar continues to recover from a bone bruise on his left knee, and Monday will mark his fourth consecutive absence. The Angels are holding out hope that a DL stint won't be necessary, but if Escobar doesn't demonstrate tangible progress in the next few days, it may be something they'll have to consider.

Escobar underwent an MRI on his ailing left knee that revealed a bone bruise, Joey Kaufman of the Orange County Register reports. He remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

The bone bruise will cost Escobar his third game in a row. The Angels have resisted placing him on the DL, though that still remains a distinct possibility if he fails to make much progress in the coming days. Jefry Marte has been starting at third base during Escobar's absence and would likely continue to do so if Escobar ends up on the DL.

Escobar (knee) remains out of the lineup Saturday against the A's, Pedro Moura of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The extent of Escobar's knee issue remains uncertain, but he will miss a second straight start as a result of the injury. Gregorio Petit will be afforded a start at third base as Johnny Giavotella fills in atop the order against lefty Dillon Overton.

Updating on a previous report, Escobar left Thursday's game with a knee injury, which is likely why he is out of Friday's lineup, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Escobar left Thursday's game after flying out to right field in the bottom of the seventh inning. He was replaced by Gregorio Petit at third for the remainder of the game, but Jefry Marte will be taking over at the hot corner for Friday's contest. At this point, Escobar should be considered day-to-day until a further update is made available.

Escobar is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the A's.

EDGE Analysis

Angels beat writer Jeff Fletcher notes that there was no exact reason given as to why Escobar was left out of the lineup Friday after being lifted from Thursday's contest. ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reports that the Angels are listening to other teams regarding Escobar as a potential trade piece, although that may not be the reason he was left out of the lineup Friday. Regardless, Jefry Marte will take over at third base for at least Friday's contest against the A's.

Escobar went 3-for-5 with a double, RBI and run in Saturday's 7-1 victory over the A's.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran has been quite the find out of the leadoff spot for the Angels, and is now slashing .312/.365/.417 following Saturday's production. Escobar has been particularly proficient at the plate in June, tallying seven multi-hit efforts and generating a .333 average over 60 at-bats. He's also already matched is May total with five two-baggers, and is making contact at a rate befitting of his spot at the top of the order, whiffing just six times to date during the month.

Escobar will start at third base in Monday's game against the Twins, Pedro Moura of the LA Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

After being out of Sunday's lineup to have the day to rest, Escobar will start against Ricky Nolasco and the Twins. Escobar, who's leading the Angels in terms of batting average, has excelled in his career against Nolasco, going 14-for-34 and posting a .459 on-base percentage.