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Help is on the way.New York Mets third baseman Eduardo Escobar (oblique) is scheduled to begin a rehab a signment with the High-A Brooklyn Cyclones on Thursday night, as manager Buck Showalter told reporters.According to Showalter, Escobar Brent Burns Jersey should be ready to rejoin the Mets on Friday or Saturday during their series with the Colorado Rockies.Escobar is batting second for the Cyclones tonight and playing shortstop. It's po Marc-Edouard Vlasic Jersey sible that Escobar will be the backup shortstop to Francisco Lindor when he returns from the IL, which would allow rookie third baseman Brett Baty to remain in the major leagues.With Escobar nearing a return, versatile infielderLuis Guillorme was seen fielding ground balls at Citi Field on Thursday. Guillorme has been on the IL since August Joe Thornton Jersey 15 with a left groin strain. He was given a 4-6 week recovery timeline, but appears to be ahead of schedule at the moment.Scroll to ContinueOnce both Escobar and Guillorme Martin Jones Jersey are healthy, they will likely resume a shared role at third base. Guillorme also plays second base and is the Mets' primary backup shortstop as well.Guillorme, who brings Gold Glove caliber Patrick Marleau Jersey defense and significant value as a super utility man, is slashing .383/.355/.357 with a .712 OPS in 86 games this season.-- -