Escobar was hurt on a take - out slide by Brett Lawrie .
Royals : Alcides Escobar was removed from Friday 's game with a knee sprain and a contusion on Friday , the team announced .
Alcides Escobar was hurt on a take - out slide by Brett Lawrie .
Royals : Alcides Escobar was removed from Friday 's game with a knee sprain and a contusion on Friday , the team announced .