Alcides Escobar (shoulder) is hoping to return to the lineup Sunday, the Kansas City Star reports.

Escobar (shoulder) is hoping to return to the lineup Sunday, the Kansas City Star reports.

Analysis:

Escobar received a cortisone shot and several days off to get himself ready for Opening Day. He had been dealing with regular soreness, but the Royals wanted to be cautious with how they handled him, so the extra time off was more mandated than necessary.