Mets placed Escobar on the 15-day disabled list. He's expected to miss at least the first month of the regular season.
3/08/10
Escobar was not able to play catch on flat ground last week and will most likely start the season on the disabled list.
2/28/10
It is unlikely that Escobar will be ready for the start of the season.
2/24/10
There is no current timetable when Escobar will be able to begin long-tossing.
2/17/10
The New York Times is reporting that Escobar felt some discomfort in his right shoulder while working out prior to the start of spring training. According to the article, "He will not be up to speed with the rest of the pitchers when he reports to camp on Thursday."