Alex Escobar will have right shoulder surgery in the next week to 10 days and will miss the rest of the season. Escobar had an MRI exam Monday and was checked by a club doctor, who determined the player has a tear in the labrum, something often associated with a dislocation.
(Updated 8/28/2006)

Analysis: Escobar's career has been marked by a series of injuries, including hamstring problems earlier this season. He hit .356 with four homers and 18 RBIs in 87 at-bats in 2006