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Alcides Escobar | Shortstop

Team: Kansas City Royals
Age / DOB:  (26) / 12/16/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 193
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Alcides Escobar went 3-for-5 with a double, stolen base, two runs scored and an RBI in the Royals' 11-4 win over the Angels on Monday.
Entering the contest, the 26-year-old had seen his average fall 40 points since May 5, a stretch where he managed just three singles and no walks. While Escobar is a better real-life player than fantasy commodity, he'll provide enough runs and steals to be of use in mixed formats. May 14 - 2:55 AM

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Alcides Escobar - SS - Royals

Alcides Escobar went 3-for-4 in the Royals' 7-4 win over the Twins on Tuesday.

Escobar also drove in a run and scored once in the game. The 26-year-old has done a little of everything for the Royals in the early going, stealing three bases and hitting one home run in the team's first seven games. The shortstop is now hitting .313 and, batting in the second spot of the Royals lineup, should continue to steal bases and score runs ad nauseam.
Apr 9 - 11:49 PM
Alcides Escobar - SS - Royals

Alcides Escobar went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's blowout win over the Phillies.

Escobar had a solo home run in the bottom of the eighth inning and an RBI double in the ninth. He also drew a walk and stole a base. The 26-year-old doesn't get a lot of attention, but his speed makes him a top-12 option at shortstop in mixed leagues.
Apr 5 - 7:54 PM
Alcides Escobar - SS - Royals

Alcides Escobar (back) will play three innings in a minor league game Sunday.

It will be his first game action in a week after a bout with back stiffness. Escobar is batting .290/.313/.452 this spring.
Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter
Mar 17 - 11:50 AM
Alcides Escobar - SS - Royals

Alcides Escobar (back) could return to the lineup on Sunday or Monday.

The shortstop will go through limited drills Friday and full drills Saturday and will be cleared to return to game action if they go well. Escobar has been out for nearly a week with back stiffness.
Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter
Mar 15 - 2:18 PM
Alcides Escobar - SS - Royals

Alcides Escobar (back) isn't expected to return to the lineup until at least Saturday.

That will mean he'll have missed at least four games with back stiffness. "We'll see about Saturday," Royals manager Ned Yost said. "It's a little bit stiff. It's getting better and better every day, but there's no need to rush this."
Source: Royals.mlb.com
Mar 14 - 7:43 PM
Alcides Escobar - SS - Royals

Alcides Escobar was scratched from Tuesday's Cactus League game due to minor back tightness.

Escobar said he would play if it was the regular season, so it's not a major concern. He should be back in the next day or so.
Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter
Mar 12 - 12:29 PM
Alcides Escobar - SS - Royals

Alcides Escobar isn't expected to report to Royals' camp until late Friday because of visa problems with his new wife.

He'd only miss one workout if that's the case, so it's not a big delay. Escobar batted .293/.331/.390 with five home runs, 52 RBI, 35 stolen bases and a .721 OPS last season and should be relevant in most mixed fantasy leagues in 2013.
Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter
Feb 12 - 11:54 AM
Alcides Escobar - SS - Royals

Alcides Escobar (shoulder) is back in Monday's lineup against the Tigers.

Escobar hasn't played since leaving Thursday's game with a right shoulder strain. The 25-year-old shortstop currently boasts a career-high .289 batting average to go along with four homers, 50 RBI, 32 stolen bases and a .713 OPS.
Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter
Mon, Oct 1, 2012 04:23:00 PM
Alcides Escobar - SS - Royals

Alcides Escobar (shoulder) is not in Friday's lineup against the Indians.

Escobar left Thursday's game with a right shoulder strain. An MRI came back clean and he's expected to play Saturday. Tony Abreu will fill in at shortstop Friday.
Related: Tony Abreu
Source: Kansas City Star
Fri, Sep 28, 2012 05:59:00 PM
Alcides Escobar - SS - Royals

Alcides Escobar left Thursday's game against the Tigers after seven innings with a right shoulder strain.

Escobar injured the shoulder after trying to making a diving play at shortstop. He hopes to play Friday, so it doesn't sound that serious, but the Royals could rest him to be on the safe side.
Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter
Thu, Sep 27, 2012 04:16:00 PM
Alcides Escobar - SS - Royals

Alcides Escobar had a solid day at the plate in Saturday's loss to the White Sox, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.

He also walked and stole a base. The 25-year-old shortstop is having a true breakout season offensively, now hitting .294 with four homers, 45 RBI and 28 stolen bases.
Sat, Sep 8, 2012 07:03:00 PM
Alcides Escobar - SS - Royals

Alcides Escobar went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI, helping to lead the Royals to a 5-0 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday.

The 25-year-old shortstop's breakout season continues, as he's now hitting an even .300 on the season with four homers, 40 RBI and 20 stolen bases. He's also doubled 24 times and added five triples, so there is a hint of developing power as well. He'll be an extremely popular name on draft boards next March.
Tue, Aug 14, 2012 11:45:00 PM
Alcides Escobar - SS - Royals

Alcides Escobar delivered a two-out RBI single in the 11th inning on Thursday, giving the Royals a walk-off 7-6 victory over the Indians.

He finished the night 2-for-6 with a run scored, RBI and a stolen base. Chris Perez was brought into the game to face him with runners on second and third, and Escobar greeted him with a line single into left field to end the festivities. The 25-year-old shortstop has really developed into an offensive weapon this season, hitting .307 with four homers, 37 RBI and 19 stolen bases.
Fri, Aug 3, 2012 12:04:00 AM
Alcides Escobar - SS - Royals

Alcides Escobar went 2-for-5 with three RBI and two stolen bases in Sunday's loss to the Mariners.

Two of Escobar's RBI came off King Felix Hernandez. The three RBI matched a season high, while the two-steal effort was his first of the year. Escobar is hitting a rock solid .305/.343/.420 to go along with 17 swipes through his first 99 games.
Sun, Jul 29, 2012 07:25:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Salvador Perez
2George Kottaras
1B1Eric Hosmer
2B1Chris Getz
2Elliot Johnson
3Miguel Tejada
SS1Alcides Escobar
3B1Mike Moustakas
LF1Alex Gordon
CF1Lorenzo Cain
2Jarrod Dyson
RF1Jeff Francoeur
2David Lough
DH1Billy Butler
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1James Shields
2Jeremy Guthrie
3Ervin Santana
4Wade Davis
5Luis Mendoza
6Danny Duffy
7Felipe Paulino
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Greg Holland
2Kelvin Herrera
3Aaron Crow
4Tim Collins
5Luke Hochevar
6J.C. Gutierrez
7Bruce Chen