Angels' Yunel Escobar: Remains out of lineup

Escobar (knee) remains out of the lineup Monday, Angels freelance writer Eric Kay reports.

Analysis:

Escobar continues to recover from a bone bruise on his left knee, and Monday will mark his fourth consecutive absence. The Angels are holding out hope that a DL stint won't be necessary, but if Escobar doesn't demonstrate tangible progress in the next few days, it may be something they'll have to consider.