Yunel Escobar

Yunel Escobar is not in Angels' Wednesday lineup

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yunel Escobar is sitting out Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies.

What It Means:

Escobar has played the last four games in a row and he'll get the night off on Wednesday. Luis Valbuena is moving over to third base and hitting cleanup, while C.J. Cron is at first and hitting sixth against right-hander Jake Thompson.

Our models project Escobar for a .287 batting average, with 2 home runs, 17 RBI, and 22 runs scored over 196 plate appearances remaining this season.