Escobar is dealing with a contusion on the inside of his left knee, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Dave Martinez said the 34-year-old is day-to-day while his knee heals. Either Luis Garcia or Adrian Sanchez figure to get the bulk of the work at shortstop for however long Escobar is sidelined.

Escobar exited Monday's game against the Phillies after fouling a ball off his left knee, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran infielder required help to get off the field. Adrian Sanchez entered the game to replace Escobar, who should be considered day-to-day until the Nationals provide an update on his condition.

Escobar went 0-for-4 in Sunday's 9-4 loss to the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

The 0-for-4 showing spells an end to Escobar's 10-game hitting streak, a span in which the 34-year-old infielder slashed .364/.404/.432 with eight runs, four RBI and a stolen base. Though Escobar doesn't necessarily fit with the 55-74 Nationals' rebuilding plan, he looks fairly secure as the team's everyday shortstop due to a lack of younger, more appealing alternatives on the 40-man roster.

Escobar is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Escobar is likely just getting some maintenance for the day game after a night game following a stretch of nine starts in 10 contests. Luis Garcia will shift over from second base to cover shortstop in Escobar's stead.

Escobar isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Escobar went hitless with two strikeouts in three at-bats during Thursday's matinee. Luis Garcia will take his place at shortstop while Adrian Sanchez starts at second base.

Escobar (wrist) will start at shortstop and bat second Wednesday against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Escobar checks back into the lineup after an inflamed right wrist kept him on the bench for the previous four games. With the Nationals dealing away Trea Turner ahead of last week's trade deadline, Escobar and Luis Garcia both appear to have clear paths to everyday roles in the middle infield.

Escobar (wrist) is not starting Tuesday against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Escobar is out of the starting nine for the fourth consecutive game because of swelling in his wrist. He previously underwent an MRI that came back clean, but it still isn't clear when the veteran infielder could return to the lineup.

Escobar (wrist) isn't starting Monday's game against the Phillies, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Escobar will be out of the lineup for a third consecutive game due to swelling in his wrist that surfaced when he was hit by a pitch Tuesday. He underwent an MRI on his right wrist that came back clean Sunday, but Adrian Sanchez will take his place at the keystone and bat second.

Escobar had an MRI on his right wrist come back clean Sunday and is considered day-to-day, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Escobar sat out Saturday's and Sunday's lineups due to swelling in his wrist, which is an injury that first surfaced when he was hit by a pitch Tuesday. The 34-year-old had the wrist drained but is expected to be back on the field within the next couple days.

Escobar is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cubs, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

Escobar is 3-for-16 with a double and a run over his past four games and will sit for the second straight contest. Luis Garcia will start at shortstop while Adrian Sanchez works the keystone Sunday.