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Stays hot in win Encarnacion-Strand went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand got the Reds on the board with a 403-foot blast in the fourth inning. He enjoyed an ideal return to action over the weekend, homering in all three games while collecting seven hits and six RBI. The 25-year-old is now slashing .229/.257/.486 with five home runs, 11 RBI and seven runs scored across 74 plate appearances this season, and he earned his second start at third base Sunday.

JUNE 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Last Night in Baseball: Giants’ Matt Chapman hits walk-off two-run HR

Here are the best moments from Saturday night in MLB, highlighted by Matt Chapman's walk-off two-run homer for the Giants.

JUNE 8, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Giants’ Matt Chapman hits walk-off two-run HR

Has productive Saturday Encarnacion-Strand went 5-for-10 with two home runs and five RBI across the Reds' two wins over the Diamondbacks on Friday and Saturday.

Impact Friday's game was suspended due to rain, and when it resumed Saturday, Encarnacion-Strand emerged as the hero after smacking the walk-off RBI double in the 10th. He brought his momentum into Saturday's scheduled game, putting the Reds on the board in the first inning with a three-run longshot to left field. It was Encarnacion-Strand's first major-league action since landing on the 10-day injured list April 17 due to a back issue. He had a .482 OPS across 59 plate appearances prior to his injury, and the extended period on the shelf may have helped the 25-year-old infielder figure things out at the plate.

JUNE 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gavin Lux hits a grand slam, Reds rout Diamondbacks 13-1 for 2nd win of the day

Gavin Lux hit a grand slam, Christian Encarnacion-Strand homered for the second straight game and the Cincinnati Reds routed the Arizona Diamondbacks 13-1 on Saturday after complet...

JUNE 7, 2025 • Associated Press

D-backs and Reds suspended after 6 innings by rain, will resume Saturday

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Cincinnati Reds game on Friday night was suspended by rain with the score tied 3-3 after six innings and will be resumed on Saturday

JUNE 7, 2025 • Associated Press

De La Cruz out of Reds' lineup against Arizona after flight from Dominican Republic canceled

Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz will not be in the lineup for Cincinnati’s series opener against Arizona on Friday night after his flight from the Dominican Republic, where he was m...

JUNE 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Reds return 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand from IL Deadspin | Reds return 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand from IL

JUNE 6, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Reinstated from IL The Reds activated Encarnacion-Strand (back) from the 10-day injured list Friday.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand has been on the shelf since April 17 due to lower back inflammation, but after a lengthy rehab assignment, he's been cleared to rejoin the Reds. Prior to sustaining the injury, Encarnacion-Strand slashed .158/.183/.298 with two home runs in 60 plate appearances. However, he went 12-for-37 (.324) with a pair of homers over 10 games with Triple-A Louisville during his rehab stint.

JUNE 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reds host the Diamondbacks to open 3-game series

The Cincinnati Reds open a three-game series at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday

JUNE 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Reds play the Brewers with series tied 1-1

Both the Cincinnati Reds and the Milwaukee Brewers are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

JUNE 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Here's the latest on Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand's rehab stint in Triple-A Christian Encarnacion-Strand's rehab assignment is going well so far, and it will continue for the time being.

JUNE 3, 2025 • CINCINNATI.COM

Reds head into matchup against the Brewers on losing streak

The Cincinnati Reds look to stop their three-game slide when they play the Milwaukee Brewers

JUNE 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Continuing rehab assignment Reds manager Terry Francona said Monday that Encarnacion-Strand (back) will remain on his rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville to begin the week, aCharlie Goldsmith of the Day...

Impact Francona's comments suggest that Encarnacion-Strand isn't dealing with any physical setbacks since kicking off his rehab assignment May 22. Instead, the Reds want the 25-year-old to stockpile some more at-bats in the minors to get his timing back at the plate after he had struggled to begin the season before getting hurt and then being out of action for more than a month. Between stops in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League and Louisville during his rehab assignment, Encarnacion-Strand has slashed .355/.412/.742 with seven extra-base hits and a 2:8 BB:K over 34 plate appearances. The Reds could revisit adding Encarnacion-Strand back to the active roster following Thursday's off day.

JUNE 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers visit the Reds on 4-game road win streak

The Milwaukee Brewers visit the Cincinnati Reds aiming to prolong a four-game road winning streak

JUNE 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs meet in game 2 of series

The Cincinnati Reds meet the Chicago Cubs with a 1-0 series lead

MAY 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs take on the Reds on home winning streak

The Chicago Cubs, on a six-game home winning streak, host the Cincinnati Reds

MAY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Reds look to sweep 3-game series over the Royals

The Cincinnati Reds and the Kansas City Royals square off in the final game of a three-game series

MAY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Begins rehab at Triple-A Encarnacion-Strand (back) served as the designated hitter and went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored for Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand's rehab assignment shifted from the Arizona Complex League to Louisville, and this was his third appearance overall. He played first base in both games while in the ACL. The Bats were off Monday, and Encarnacion-Strand is expected to play Tuesday against Toledo. He's up to 11 plate appearances on the assignment, and the organization may want to see him push that to 20 or so after having missed nearly six weeks.

MAY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reds bring 1-0 series lead over Royals into game 2

The Cincinnati Reds play the Kansas City Royals with a 1-0 series lead

MAY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Royals open 3-game series against the Reds

The Kansas City Royals open a three-game series at home against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday

MAY 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Rehab moving to Triple-A Encarnacion-Strand (back) will have his rehab assignment moved to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand kicked off his rehab in the Arizona Complex League on Wednesday and is 2-for-7 with a double, two RBI and a run scored. The Reds' roster has undergone some changes since he was placed on the injured list mid-April. Spencer Steer's early-season shoulder issue no longer limits him to DH only, and he's been the primary first baseman, Encarnacion-Strand's job when he was added to IL.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reds and Cubs meet, winner claims 3-game series

The Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

MAY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs aim to keep win streak going against the Reds

The Chicago Cubs will attempt to continue a three-game win streak with a victory over the Cincinnati Reds

MAY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Reds host the Cubs on 4-game home win streak

The Cincinnati Reds host the Chicago Cubs trying to extend a four-game home winning streak

MAY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Set to begin rehab assignment The Reds announced that Encarnacion-Strand (back) will begin a rehab assignment Thursday in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League.

Impact Shortly after being placed on the injured list April 17 due to lower-back inflammation, Encarnacion-Strand reported to the Reds' spring training facility in Arizona to conduct his rehab program. His back has apparently responded well since he resumed ramping up his baseball activities in recent weeks, and he's now been deemed ready to test himself in a game setting. He'll likely stick around in Arizona for a few games before eventually transferring his rehab assignment to a higher-level affiliate, and a return from the IL by the end of next week could be a possibility if everything goes smoothly. Before landing on the shelf, Encarncion-Strand had been serving as Cincinnati's primary first baseman but slashed just .158/.183/.298 over 60 plate appearances. With Spencer Steer having since settled in at first base over the past month and having picked up the pace at the plate following a slow start to the season, Encarnacion-Strand may not have an everyday spot in the Cincinnati lineup waiting for him once he returns.

MAY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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