Speaking after Sunday's game, Escobar (finger) said he thinks he'll be able to play in Monday's game against the Astros, Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star reports.

Speaking after Sunday's game, Escobar (finger) said he thinks he'll be able to play in Monday's game against the Astros, Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star reports.

Analysis:

The initial confidence is a good sign for Escobar's owners, but the shortstop will still have to see if his finger swells overnight. He was removed from Sunday's game against the A's after a groundball split open a nail on his throwing hand.