Escobar cleared to return to Atlanta's starting lineup

After a checkup with the Atlanta Braves orthopedist Sunday, shortstop Yunel Escobar avoided a trip to the disabled list and was penciled in for a return to the lineup in Monday's series opener at Florida. He's missed six games since reinjuring the rotator cuff in his left shoulder making a tag during the Dodgers series in Los Angeles before the break. Before meeting with Dr. Xavier Duralde on ... [link]