"We're going to see how he does on a daily basis, but I don't think it's going to be long," Twins general manager Terry Ryan said. "We'd like to see him get some hits and play a game or two or three and then see where he's at."
Escobar, 27, was hitting .237/.275/.289 with five doubles and six RBIs in 27 games before the injury. Eduardo Nunez has filled in capably, entering Saturday hitting .325/.363/.456 with two homers, seven doubles and 14 RBIs in 32 games.
Ryan said it will be up to manager Paul Molitor how much Escobar and Nunez will split shortstop duty once Escobar returns.