Yunel Escobar Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 2" / 215 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 11/2/1982 (41)
- Experience
- 11
Yunel Escobar Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Yunel Escobar News
Free-agent infielder Yunel Escobar could be a good option for the New York Yankees, according to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports. According to Heyman, New York wants to keep third base open for 2019 (at the latest) for Orioles third baseman Manny Machado, so they are looking at one-year deals for a third baseman. He says that Pirates infielder Josh Harrison is a decent fit, but he makes $12 million, so Escobar may be a better choice. Miguel Andujar could break camp as the third baseman for the Yankees if they do not add a player, something that general manager Brian Cashman said on Thursday that he is OK with.
Angels third baseman Yunel Escobar (oblique) is headed out to the Instructional League next week to get some work in. It is unclear if/when he is expected to return to the Angels this season. With Luis Valbuena playing third and C.J. Cron playing first, Escobar may not have a spot in the starting lineup even if he does return. The 34-year-old has hit .274 with seven home runs and 31 RBI on the season.
Angels third baseman Yunel Escobar (oblique) has been working out on the field in addition to hitting in the cages, reports manager Mike Scioscia. However, there is still not a definitive timetable for his return. With C.J. Cron playing first base and Luis Valbuena settling in at third base, the Angels are likely not in any rush to get Escobar back. Even when he does return, likely in a week or so, he may come back in a bench role. He does not hold fantasy value outside of extremely deep leagues for the rest of the 2017 season.