Alcides Escobar: (Shin) Starting Monday
Escobar (shin) is in the Royals' lineup Monday against the Dodgers, Eric Stephen of SB Nation reports.
Analysis:
After suffering a contusion to his left shin Sunday, there was some question as to Escobar's immediate availability this week. However, he won't miss a beat, as he slots in at shortstop and in the eighth spot in the order Monday.