Escobar started at shortstop and went 0-for-3 in Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay. He's started just three of Minnesota's last six games.
Escobar has lost the starting shortstop job to hot-hitting Eduardo Nunez. However, Nunez gets starts at second and third base, so Escobar should play in about every other game. Until Nunez slows down at the plate, Escobar will continue to have a reduced role.