Braves put SS Escobar on DL

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05/04/2010 - Washington, DC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Atlanta Braves on Tuesday placed shortstop Yunel Escobar on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left groin.

The 27-year-old Escobar was hitting .215 with eight RBI in 22 games for the Braves this season. He is eligible to come off the DL on May 15.

To fill Escobar's roster spot, the club called up shortstop Brandon Hicks from Triple-A Gwinnett. In 84 at-bats with Gwinnett this year, Hicks was batting .179 with one homer and 21 strikeouts.

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