Chicago White Sox: Eduardo Escobar deal was real before falling through

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 17: Eduardo Escobar #5 of the Arizona Diamondbacks crosses home plate to score against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on June 17, 2021 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Bob Nightengale has been fueling rumors that the Diamondbacks are going to trade Eduardo Escobar to the Chicago White Sox. According to Bob Nightengale, trade between the two sides involving Escobar was nearly finalized.

It makes sense. The White Sox lost their starting second baseman, Nick Madrigal, for the season he suffered a torn hamstring while trying to leg out an infield single. Losing Madrigal left a huge void in the lineup and forced…