Christian Encarnacion-Strand - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Blasts second spring homer Encarnacion-Strand went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's spring game against the Padres.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand led off the second inning with a solo home run, his second blast of the Cactus League. He's looking to put an injury-marred 2024 in the past; the 25-year-old corner infielder was limited to just 29 games by a wrist injury last season. While the Reds are using Encarnacion-Strand and others at both corner infield spots, he appears to be the team's expected starter at first base.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Launches homer Wednesday Encarnacion-Strand started at first base and went 1-for-3 with a home run in Wednesday's spring game against the Angels.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand has appeared in three games, twice at first base and once at third, as each corner infield spot is not yet set. He and Jeimer Candelario have seen action on each corner thus far in Cactus League action, but C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic observed that Encarnacion-Strand has spent most of his time at first base during workouts while Candelario's logged plenty of time at third.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Will see action at third Reds manager Terry Francona said he'd like to see Encarnacion-Strand play third base during spring action, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand was expected to be the team's primary first baseman in 2024, but hand and wrist injuries limited him to 29 games. He started seven games at third base for the Reds in 2023, and the hot corner was a regular spot for Encarnacion-Strand in the minors and college. Francona indicated that several infielders will "move around" at the beginning of spring training before the manager settles on a position for players like Encarnacion-Strand, Gavin Lux and Jeimer Candelario.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from 60-day IL The Reds activated Encarnacion-Strand (wrist) from the 60-day injured list Monday.

Impact The move was required because Encarnacion-Strand is in the Arizona Fall League on a rehab assignment, which has expired. He will continue to play in the AFL and is now back on the Reds' 40-man roster after missing most of the season following wrist surgery.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will play in AFL games Encarnacion-Strand (wrist) will play in the Arizona Fall League, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand was limited to just 29 games this season due to a wrist injury which eventually required surgery. He will make up for at-bats he lost during the year with some Fall League games and should head into spring training without any restrictions.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Begins baseball activities Encarnacion-Strand (wrist) has been cleared to begin baseball activities, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand underwent surgery in mid-July to repair ligaments in his fractured right wrist. He has already been ruled out for the remainder of the regular season, but the 24-year-old will hope to have a normal offseason after getting the go-ahead to ramp things up this month.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hopes to be back for playoff run Encarnacion-Strand (wrist) hopes to be ready to return during a potential playoff run for the Reds, Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand underwent surgery a month ago to repair ligaments in his fractured right wrist and has yet to resume baseball activities. While the infielder is holding out hope that he could possibly impact a postseason run for the Reds, the likelihood is high that he will ultimately be held out until next season. Still, the fact that it's even a remote possibility indicates that Encarnacion-Strand should have a relatively normal offseason if all goes well.

AUGUST 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery Encarnacion-Strand underwent surgery to repair ligaments in his fractured right wrist Thursday, MLB.com reports.

Impact The recovery time is estimated to be three months, which means Encarnacion-Strand is unlikely to return until next year. The Reds are getting by with a combination of Spencer Steer and Jeimer Candelario at first base.

JULY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand to undergo wrist surgery Cincinnati first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand will undergo right hand surgery next month, manager David Bell said before the Reds’ T...

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Follow-up exam on June 5 Encarnacion-Strand (wrist) will have a follow-up exam on June 5, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact That will be the four-week mark of Encarnacion-Strand's projected 4-to-6 week timetable as he recovers from a fracture in his right wrist, so it would appear he's not going to make it back on the early side of that timeline. Encarnacion-Strand would presumably require a rehab assignment before returning.

MAY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reds 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand (wrist) lands on 10-day IL The Cincinnati Reds placed first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to a fractured right wrist...

MAY 8, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

MAY 8, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Out 4-to-6 weeks Reds manager David Bell said Wednesday that Encarnacion-Strand is expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks after tests revealed a new fracture in his right wrist, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cin...

Impact Initial imaging after Encarnacion-Strand was hit on the hand by a pitch late last month came back clean, but subsequent tests revealed a right ulnar styloid fracture. The 24-year-old has hit a disappointing .190/.220/.293 with two home runs in 29 games for the Reds this season. Cincinnati is starting Jeimer Candelario at first base and Santiago Espinal at third base against a left-hander Wednesday. The newly-added Mike Ford will give them an option versus righties.

MAY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Resting for first time in 2024 Encarnacion-Strand is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Seattle.

Impact He'll be riding pine for the first time this season while Spencer Steer replaces him at first base and while Stuart Fairchild steps in as the Reds' No. 3 hitter. Before an 0-for-4 showing in Tuesday's 3-1 loss, Encarnacion-Strand had delivered exactly two hits in four of his preceding six starts.

APRIL 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Walks off Nats Encarnacion-Strand went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-5 victory over Washington.

Impact The Reds made a dramatic comeback in the bottom of the ninth, plating three two-out runs to gain the win. After Will Benson tied the game with a two-run shot, Encarnacion-Strand walked it off with a solo blast. The homer was his first hit after going 0-for-12 to start the season.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Encarnacion-Strand to lean on Votto's influence at first base GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Reds first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand likely knew the question was coming -- perhaps in the same way as if a pi...

MARCH 2, 2024 • MLB.COM

Knocks 13th homer Encarnacion-Strand went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Friday's win over the Cardinals.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand launched a three-run homer as part of the Reds' seven-run fourth inning. It was one of the team's six home runs in the contest. The rookie slugger has gone deep 13 times, including seven times over his last 10 games. Encarnacion-Strand is now slashing .274/.328/.488 with 37 RBI and 20 extra-base hits through 232 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers keep coming Encarnacion-Strand went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 11-7 win over Cleveland.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand smacked a two-run home run as part of the Reds' three-run third inning, which helped the team survive an early onslaught by the Guardians. The rookie is making a case as the team's best hitter down the stretch. The home run was Encarnacion-Strand's sixth in the last eight games, during which he's slashing .367/.406/.967 with 12 RBI. For the season, he has 12 homers over 59 games.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Plates four runs in shocking loss Encarnacion-Strand went 3-for-5 with a home run, two total runs and four total RBI in a loss to the Pirates on Saturday.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand put Cincinnati on the board with a two-run homer in the first inning. He added a run-scoring single in the second to help the team build an early 9-0 advantage. However, Pittsburgh came storming back to build a 13-9 lead before Encarnacion-Strand's eighth-inning single brought home another run to make the score 13-11. The rookie's big day ultimately went to waste, however, as the Pirates pulled off a one-run win. The four RBI were the most Encarnacion-Strand was recorded in a game thus far in his brief career. He's been on a power surge of late, knocking four homers over his past six games to give him 10 long balls on the season.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Belts homer in loss Encarnacion-Strand went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand launched his ninth homer in the fourth inning, the rookie's third homer over the last four games. A slumping Elly De La Cruz, who sat out for the third time in the last six contests, has opened a few extra opportunities for Encarnacion-Strand and Noelvi Marte on the left side of the infield.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup Encarnacion-Strand is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus the Twins.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand has hit home runs in both of his last two games, but those are the only two starts he's made in the Reds' past five contests, as his playing time versus righties has been lagging since Joey Votto returned from the injured list. Votto will pick up the start at first base Monday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers again Encarnacion-Strand went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Mets.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand homered for a second time in as many days; however, Sunday's blast didn't carry the same impact as his game-winning hit the previous day. He's given the Reds a lift during the chase for the playoffs, registering a .341/.370/.591 slash line with three home runs and seven RBI over 13 September games.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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