Alcides Escobar will start at shortstop and lead off Friday against the Tigers in his return from the 7-day concussion DL, Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star reports.

Escobar will start at shortstop and lead off Friday against the Tigers in his return from the 7-day concussion DL, Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star reports.

Analysis:

As expected, Escobar will return to his normal spots Friday after missing seven games with a concussion. The 28-year-old will look to improve upon his 6-for-26 mark (.231 average) versus left-handed pitching this season against Tigers ace David Price.