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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.

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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 • 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 • 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.

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JULY 29 • 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.

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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 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Not starting Sunday Escobar is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact Escobar is 0-for-8 with three strikeouts in the first two games out of the All-Star break, and he'll take a seat for Sunday's series finale. Luis Guillorme will man the hot corner and bat eighth for New York.

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JULY 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swats homer, double in win Escobar went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and a double in a 4-3 extra-inning win over the Cubs in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader.

Impact Escobar played all 21 innings between the two teams Saturday, going 0-for-4 in the matinee before flexing some power in the nightcap. His homer in the latter contest was his fifth in July and his 11th of the year. The infielder is slashing .223/.277/.398 with 40 RBI, 37 runs scored, 18 doubles and three triples through 358 plate appearances this year, and he's been caught stealing on both of his attempts.

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JULY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pops homer No. 10 Escobar went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-3 win over Atlanta.

Impact The veteran infielder has four of his 10 homers on the season in July, but he still hasn't been able to put together a prolonged hot streak. Escobar is batting just .192 (10-for-52) on the month, and his slash line on the season remains a lackluster .217/.273/.387.

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