AUGUST 16, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Eduardo Escobar dealing with oblique injury, so Mets keep him out of starting lineup against Braves Eduardo Escobar is still not 100 percent, and the Mets kept him out of the starting lineup on Tuesday in favor of Deven Marrero. Guillorme g...
Tending to oblique injury Escobar was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday's game in Atlanta due to a sore left oblique, and he's expected to be placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Anthony DiComo...
Impact Escobar was poised to move into a full-time role at third base after strong-side platoon mate Luis Guillorme (groin) landed on the injured list Monday, but the Mets are now set to be without their top two options at the position for the foreseeable future. As a result, the Mets are poised to expedite top prospect Brett Baty's arrival to the big leagues, as the 22-year-old will have his contract selected from Triple-A Syracuse ahead of Wednesday's game, according to DiComo. Depending on how well he performs in his initial taste of the big leagues, Baty could hold off Guillorme and Escobar for playing time once both are healthy again.
AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not part of Tuesday's lineup Escobar is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.
Impact Escobar was included in the initial lineup the Mets released, but the team issued a corrected lineup soon after that didn't include the 33-year-old. Unless the Mets indicate otherwise, Escobar's absence from the lineup shouldn't be viewed as injury related. Deven Marrero will instead pick up his first start at third base with the Mets, though Escobar should serve as the team's primary option at the position while Luis Guillorme (oblique) is on the injured list.
AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Groin strain lands Mets' Luis Guillorme on injured list
The New York Mets have placed infielder Luis Guillorme on the 10-day injured list after an MRI revealed a moderate left groin strainAUGUST 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back in action Escobar (oblique) is in the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta.
Impact Escobar did not start the last couple days, but he replaced an injured Luis Guillorme (groin) in Sunday's game and will claim a spot in the starting nine one day later. Escobar will man the hot corner and hit eighth for the Mets on Monday night.
AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bassitt, Mets blank Phils again for 17th win in 20 games
Chris Bassitt hurled five scoreless innings, Francisco Lindor set the franchise record for RBIs by a shortstop and the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-0 for thei...AUGUST 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mets' Eduardo Escobar addresses oblique injury Mets third baseman Eduardo Escobar addressed the media for the first time since an oblique injury took him out of Friday's game.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • NORTHJERSEY.COM
Still feeling soreness Escobar is still feeling soreness in his left oblique, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Escobar's injury will prevent him from starting both games on the schedule this weekend, but he could be ready to ready to return soon, as an MRI revealed no serious issue.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mets and Phillies square off with series tied 1-1
The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game seriesAUGUST 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in Saturday's lineup Escobar (side) isn't starting Saturday against the Phillies.
Impact Escobar will be held out of the lineup for at least one game after he exited Friday's matchup with a side injury, but the Mets hope that he'll avoid a trip to the injured list. Luis Guillorme is starting at the hot corner and batting seventh.
AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets meet in game 2 of series
The Philadelphia Phillies take a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the New York MetsAUGUST 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vierling, Phils star on defense, end Mets' 6-game win streak
Left fielder Matt Vierling threw out the speedy Starling Marte at the plate to end the ninth and the Philadelphia Phillies, showing off sharp fielding that Mets announcer Keith Her...AUGUST 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mets' infield depth to be tested after injuries to Jeff McNeil, Eduardo Escobar After losing Eduardo Escobar and Jeff McNeil to injuries in a loss to the Phillies, the Mets will need their depth infielders to step up.
AUGUST 13, 2022 • NORTHJERSEY.COM
Mets lose INFs Jeff McNeil, Eduardo Escobar to injuries
New York Mets infielders Jeff McNeil and Eduardo Escobar left Friday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies with injuriesAUGUST 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jeff McNeil, Eduardo Escobar Both Exit Friday's New York Mets Game Mets infielders Jeff McNeil and Eduardo Escobar both exited Friday night’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies in the second inning due t...
AUGUST 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Moving into short-side platoon role Escobar is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, and manager Buck Showalter hinted after Tuesday's 5-1 loss that the 33-year-old will likely be deployed in...
Impact The Mets signed Escobar to a two-year, $20 million contract this winter with the intention of having him play regularly against both right- and left-handing pitching, but the switch hitter has been far more successful versus southpaws this season. He's produced a .261/.293/.530 slash line (129 wRC+) in his 123 plate appearances against lefties, compared to a .199/.260/.328 line (71 wRC+) in 265 plate appearances against righties. Since the lefty-hitting Guillorme has made some strides as a hitter in 2022 and is a superior defender at third base, the Mets' decision to limit Escobar's opportunities versus righties thus doesn't come as a major surprise. Escobar will be sitting against a right-hander (Anibal Sanchez) for the fourth time in the last five matchups.
AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Held out Tuesday Escobar is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals.
Impact Escobar is mired in a 5-for-19 (.172) slump, so he will be held out in favor of Luis Guillorme for the fourth time in eight games. Guillorme has not fared well at the plate lately, either, but he could continue eating into Escobar's playing time if Escobar is unable to get back on track.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting again Sunday Escobar is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Escobar is 4-for-22 with two doubles, a home run, two RBI and eight strikeouts in six games since the All-Star break, and he'll step out of the lineup Sunday for the second time in New York's past three contests. Luis Guillorme will receive another start at the hot corner as Escobar's grip on an everyday role could be slipping.
JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Marte's 3 hits, Nimmo's go-ahead HR lift Mets over Marlins
Starling Marte homered, tripled and drove in three runs, Brandon Nimmo broke an eighth-inning tie with a two-run shot and the New York Mets overcame two early deficits to defeat th...JULY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in Friday's lineup Escobar isn't starting Friday against the Marlins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Escobar is getting a day off after he went 2-for-8 with a home run, a double, two runs, two RBI and four strikeouts over the last two games. Luis Guillorme will take over at shortstop and bat eighth.
JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mets edge Yankees 3-2 in 9th for 2-game Subway Series sweep
Starling Marte singled home the winning run in the ninth inning, and the New York Mets beat the crosstown Yankees 3-2 for a two-game sweep of their Subway SeriesJULY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blasts two-run homer Escobar went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Yankees.
Impact Escobar's 12th home run of the season capped a four-run first inning for the Mets, who were able to quickly come back from an early 2-0 deficit. The home run is Escobar's only hit in 12 at-bats since the All-Star break, but he still appears secure as the Mets' everyday third baseman. He'll start again in Wednesday's series finale and bat eighth.
JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MLB trade deadline 2022: Can Milwaukee Brewers add an impact bat?
If Juan Soto isn't a realistic option for the Brewers, there are other players who can move the needle for them, Jordan Shusterman writes.JULY 27, 2022
Mets top Yanks 6-3 in Subway Series matchup of leaders
Eduardo Escobar hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer that capped a four-run, first-inning rally, and the New York Mets beat the Yankees 6-3 in a rare Subway Series matchup of first-pla...JULY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trevino leads Yankees against the Mets after 4-hit performance
The New York Yankees take on the New York Mets after Jose Trevino had four hits on Sunday in a 6-0 win over the OriolesJULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
