Escobar is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Escobar (oblique) is in the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Escobar is still feeling soreness in his left oblique, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Escobar (side) isn't starting Saturday against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Escobar left Saturday's game against the Phillies with a side injury, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The specific nature and severity of Escobar's injury are not yet clear. He'd already seen a significant drop in playing time, as he slipped into a spot on the short side of a platoon with Luis Guillorme at third base at the start of August, so his short-term outlook won't change much if he's shut down for a few days.

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 a platoon at third base with Luis Guillorme moving forward, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Escobar is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Escobar is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Escobar isn't starting Friday against the Marlins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Escobar went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

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.