Eduardo Escobar: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Features

Someone get him to Fogo de Chao stat! In July of 2012, the Minnesota Twins gave up on SP Francisco Liriano. Despite singular years of dominance—2006 & 2010—and one of the strangest no-hitters ever thrown, Frankie simply proved too inconsistent to be part of longer-term plans.

MLB News / Twins Daily / July 28

Twins Almanac: Harmon Killebrew and Rod Carew Face Nolan Ryan, Plus Eduardo Escobar Arrives

Today's Almanac features Tony Oliva, Harmon Killebrew, Rod Carew, and minor league baseball's all-time hits leader.

New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / June 3, 2024

3 Reasons The Mets May Have Found Their Third Baseman

The New York Mets have struggled to find a working third baseman, from former All-Star Eduardo Escobar to young Brett Baty. Finally, the Mets may have found a solution in Mark Vientos.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz

How many of the players in second place on each franchise's all-time home runs leaders list can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

The 'Active MLB players to hit .300 multiple times' quiz

The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

MLB News / Twins Daily / May 13, 2024

Eduardo Escobar Trade Turned Into a Coup for Minnesota

The 2018 Minnesota Twins found themselves in an interesting position as the trade deadline approached. Derek Falvey made a difficult decision to rip off the band-aid of a fan favorite, but it resulted in a massive gain for the Minnesota Twins.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22, 2024

Blue Jays grant former All-Star infielder his release

The Blue Jays granted veteran infielder Eduardo Escobar his release Friday.

Reds acquire former All-Star from Blue Jays

The best minor leaguers never to enjoy MLB success

The '1992 & 1993 Toronto Blue Jays' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 20, 2024

GDB -24.0: Bowden Francis set to face toughest task as Toronto Blue Jays face Braves

Bowden Francis will face a big test this afternoon as the Toronto Blue Jays take on the Atlanta Braves. The swingman will be facing a stacked Braves squad, with the likes of Ronald Acuna Jr., Ozzie Albies, Austin Riley, Matt Olson, Marcel Ozuna and others in their lineup.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 19, 2024

As Blue Jays’ camp winds down, decisions on remaining roster battles are becoming clear

If you can believe it, Opening Day arrives next Thursday for 28 of the 30 big-league clubs – the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres will open in South Korea this Wednesday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 13, 2024

Chris Bassitt hurled a gem, Justin Turner hit his first home run as a Blue Jay, and more as Toronto defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-3

The Jays are now on a two-game win streak. On Tuesday afternoon, the Jays defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-3 in Spring Training action to move their record to .500, or 9-9.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 10, 2024

George Springer, Will Robertson, and Payton Henry went deep as the Blue Jays beat the Phillies 13-5

If you want offence, you should’ve watched the Blue Jays on Saturday! Canada’s team took on the Philadelphia Phillies, defeating them 13-5 to bring their record to 6-8.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 8, 2024

Daniel Vogelbach and Kevin Kiermaier went deep, as the Blue Jays defeated the Tigers 5-4

The Blue Jays are back in the win column! On Thursday evening, the Toronto Blue Jays headed to Lakeland, Florida, to take on the Detroit Tigers. After blowing a lead late in Tuesday’s game, the Jays held on to win 5-4 against the Tigers.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 5, 2024

José Berríos and Mitch White pitched well, but the Blue Jays blew a late lead and lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates

Well, thankfully that game wasn’t televised. On Tuesday afternoon, the Blue Jays faced off against the Pittsburgh Pirates, falling 6-5 to one of the league’s worst teams.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 27, 2024

As Escobar, Vogelbach compete for jobs, assessing a full 40-man roster becomes tougher challenge for Blue Jays

Without a finalized squad, the Toronto Blue Jays may have to do a bit of juggling with their 40-man roster – which is currently full – prior to heading north for Opening Day next month.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Golfers with multiple U.S. Open titles' quiz

The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

The '1,000-yard receivers in the 2024-25 NFL season' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 19, 2024

What are the Blue Jays getting in infielder Eduardo Escobar, and where does he fit on the team’s roster?

The Toronto Blue Jays added another infield piece to the organization earlier this week, signing utility infielder Eduardo Escobar to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / February 17, 2024

Angels Free Agent Infielder Signs With AL East Team

Former Los Angeles Angels third baseman Eduardo Escobar signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. The deal was announced Friday. The 35-year-old

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / February 16, 2024

The Blue Jays have signed Eduardo Escobar to a minor-league contract

It looks like the Blue Jays are adding another piece to their infield puzzle. Robert Murray of FanSided reported on Thursday night that the Blue Jays are nearing a contract with free-agent infielder Eduardo Escobar.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / February 16, 2024

Former New York Mets' Clubhouse Favorite Signs With Blue Jays

This former New York Mets' clubhouse favorite will be playing for his third team in the last three seasons. The Toronto Blue Jays have signed ex-Mets third baseman Eduardo Escobar to a major league deal, per MLB insider Robert Murray of FanSided.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / February 16, 2024

Veteran INF Agrees to Deal with Toronto Blue Jays, Will Have a Chance to Earn Prominent Role

According to Robert Murray of Fansided, the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms with free agent infielder Eduardo Escobar. Per Murray: Free-agent infielder Eduardo Escobar is moving toward a deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, according to sources familiar with the situation.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 16, 2024

Blues Jays signing former Mets third baseman

Blue Jays signing former Mets third baseman who flamed out in 2023

The Toronto Blue Jays are signing veteran infielder Eudardo Escobar, who has always been slightly underrated as a power hitter.

MLB owners want to make this huge change to free agency

Potential landing spots for the top five remaining MLB free agents

Texas Rangers trying to become the Kansas City Chiefs of MLB

One player from every MLB team that deserves more love

The 'Highest-paid MLB players' quiz

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 26, 2024

Who are the top third basemen left on the market?

Pitchers and catchers will be reporting to Spring Training in about three weeks but a slow offseason means there are still plenty of free agents out there.

The top unsigned shortstops

Blue Jays, Orioles have shown interest in Domingo German

The best MLB switch-hitters of all time

The 'Most Gold Gloves' quiz

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 17, 2023

Mets' Eduardo Escobar responds to Brett Baty call-up

Third baseman Eduardo Escobar seems to understand his role with the New York Mets is about to change following the promotion of top-tier prospect Brett Baty.

Mets calling up top prospect after hot start in minors

Mets P Justin Verlander set to throw bullpen session

Mets designate righty for assignment, make other moves

Who is top prospect for every MLB franchise?

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 8, 2022