Houston Astros
On January 10, 2011, Escalona was acquired by the Houston Astros for minor-league second baseman Albert Cartwright after being designated for assignment a few days before. On May 10, Escalona was called up to replace Nelson Figueroa, who was designated for assignment.
On March 24, 2012, the Astros announced that Escalona would undergo Tommy John surgery due to a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow, and will be out for the 2012 season.
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