Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yunel Escobar has been activated from the disabled list and will start at third base and bat cleanup for the Angels tonight against the Twins. Escobar exited a game on May 14 with a hamstring injury, but after running the bases and taking ground balls last week he was able to get into a rehab game yesterday. Escobar’s return is welcome news for the Angels, who are without outfielder Mike Trout (thumb) and possibly outfielder Cameron Maybin (side), who is out again tonight. Escobar has hit leadoff all season but will slot into the cleanup role for now. It remains to be seen where manager Mike Scioscia will hit Escobar going forward, but the 34-year-old is a deep mixed and AL-only corner infield option. He is hitting .266 on the year with 22 runs scored, five home runs and 17 RBI.