Atlanta Braves shortstop Yunel Escobar was named the National League Player of the Week on Monday after recording eight RBIs in the four games following the All-Star break.
The 26-year-old from Cuba went 7-for-14 in the series against the New York Mets with two home runs, three doubles and 16 total bases to help the Braves win three out of four in the series.
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