The Nationals requested release waivers of Escobar on Wednesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

The Nationals activated Escobar (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

Escobar (hamstring) is expected to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Escobar (hamstring) has been able to field grounders and swing but is still feeling his injury when he runs, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Escobar (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

Escobar was removed from Tuesday's game against the Mets with an apparent right leg injury, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Escobar will sit for the second half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rockies.

Escobar isn't starting Thursday against the Rockies, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Escobar is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.