Yunel Escobar Injury: Updates on Nationals Star's Oblique and Return

New addition Yunel Escobar is slated to be the Washington Nationals' starting second baseman in 2015, but the ninth-year veteran has gotten off to a less-than-ideal start with the Nats due to injury. Thankfully, he didn't miss too much time and was able to return to the lineup on March 23.

Continue for updates.

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Escobar Returns to Lineup vs. Yankees

Monday, March 23

The Nationals announced Escobar's role for today's game against the New York Yankees:

Escobar has an opportunity to be a major contributor for a potential championship team this season, and he could fit in well in Washington.

The Nationals first announced Escobar's injury on March 7:

While the Cuban utility infielder will be ready for the start of the season, oblique injuries can be tricky to deal with.

Since the MLB season is such a long and arduous one, the best option for both Escobar and the Nats is to take a cautious approach, even in the wake of his return to the lineup.

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