Yunel Escobar Out 2-3 Weeks With Mild Oblique Strain
- Updated: August 9, 2017
According to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim third basemen Yunel Escobar is out two to three weeks with a mild oblique strain.
Yunel Escobar has a mild grade 1 oblique strain, per the #Angels. He’s expected to miss 2-3 weeks.
— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) August 8, 2017
The official Twitter account of the Los Angeles Angels also reported the news.
Update on INF Yunel Escobar: pic.twitter.com/3l2YNfXy94
— Angels (@Angels) August 8, 2017
Escobar is in his 11 year as pro and has spent time with the Atlanta Braves, Toronto Blue Jays, Tampa Bay Rays, Washington Nationals, and Angels.
So far this season Escobar is hitting .274 with 7 homers and 31 RBI’s. He has played in 89 games and has recorded 96 hits. Anaheim will look to fill the void with Luis Valbuena in that spot for the time being.
Anaheim currently sits two games back in the AL Wild Card standings.
As more information surfaces on the Angels and their offseason news we will keep you up to date.
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