Official Site of the Angels · Dec 10, 2015
Source: Angels to acquire Escobar from Nats
Alden Gonzalez talks about the Angels' acquisition of Yunel Escobar in a trade with the Nationals and where he might fit in the lineupEscobar, 33, is coming off a solid offensive season in which he batted .314/.375/.415 with nine homers and 56 RBIs in 139 games, while spending all of his time at third base. He is owed $7 million in 2016 and has a club option for another $7 million in '17.
Prior to that, Escobar was a shortstop -- most notably with the Braves -- but he can also play second base. The Angels have Johnny Giavotella at second and prospects Kaleb Cowart and Kyle Kubitza for third.