Alcides Escobar (finger) is still feeling pain when he throws, but is still slated to lead off and play shortstop Monday against the Astros, Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star reports.

Escobar (finger) is still feeling pain when he throws, but is still slated to lead off and play shortstop Monday against the Astros, Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star reports.

Analysis:

Despite being 50-50 as to whether or not he could play earlier in the day, he's currently set to lead off and play shortstop Monday, despite the lingering pain. It will be interesting to see if he gets time off over the course of the next week, but as of now, he will be playing through the injury.