The Angels declined Escobar's $9 million team option for 2024 on Friday.
Analysis: After slashing just .226/.269/.344 across 309 plate appearances between the Mets and Angels, passing on Escobar's $9 million option was likely an easy decision for the Halos. Escobar will turn 35 in January and will likely have to settle for a bench role with his new organization, if he's even able to secure a major-league contract.
Eduardo Escobar On bench Sunday
Escobar is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Escobar is 3-for-24 with nine strikeouts over his past eight games, and he'll take a seat for Sunday's series finale in Minnesota. The veteran infielder will likely have a lesser role during the final week of the regular season with Mike Moustakas (forearm) being reinstated from the injured list.
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