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Hits off tee Monday Reds manager Terry Francona said that Encarnacion-Strand (back) hit off a tee Monday, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.

Impact It's the next step in the progression for Encarnacion-Strand, who was given an epidural last week as he works his way back from low-back inflammation. The infielder has several items he still needs to check off the list before a timetable for his return becomes clearer.

APRIL 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals visit the Reds to begin 4-game series

The Cincinnati Reds start a four-game series at home against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday

APRIL 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Reds take win streak into game against the Rockies

The Cincinnati Reds aim to keep a three-game win streak alive when they play the Colorado Rockies

APRIL 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Doing rotational exercises Encarnacion-Strand (back) has been doing rotational exercises since receiving an epidural for his back issues and will be evaluated after the weekend to determine whether he'll nee...

Impact So far there's no indication of a timetable for Encarnacion-Strand's return to action. When he returns, it'll be a little tricky to figure out his playing time following Noelvi Marte's strong performance this week. One possibility is Jeimer Candelario losing more playing time - Candelario is hitting only .118 and was left out of the starting lineup on Saturday.

APRIL 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reds visit the Rockies to start 3-game series

The Colorado Rockies begin a three-game series at home against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday

APRIL 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Marlins aim to sweep 3-game series against the Reds

The Miami Marlins will aim to sweep a three-game series with a win over the Cincinnati Reds

APRIL 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Marlins meet the Reds with 1-0 series lead

The Miami Marlins face the Cincinnati Reds, leading the series 1-0

APRIL 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Wynns leads Reds against the Marlins following 6-hit game

The Cincinnati Reds play the Miami Marlins after Austin Wynns had six hits on Sunday in a 24-2 win over the Orioles

APRIL 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Friedl leads Reds against the Orioles after 4-hit outing

The Cincinnati Reds play the Baltimore Orioles after TJ Friedl had four hits on Saturday in a 9-5 loss to the Orioles

APRIL 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles meet in game 2 of series

The Cincinnati Reds face the Baltimore Orioles with a 1-0 series lead

APRIL 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Orioles host the Reds in first of 3-game series

The Baltimore Orioles start a three-game series at home against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday

APRIL 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Reds 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand (back) on 10-day IL Deadspin | Reds 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand (back) on 10-day IL

APRIL 17, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Lands on IL with back inflammation The Reds placed Encarnacion-Strand on the 10-day injured list Thursday with low-back inflammation.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand had a two-RBI double in Wednesday's loss to the Mariners, but he's been playing through a back issue for a while and the Reds have decided the best course of action is to rest him for a bit. Jeimer Candelario is likely to handle the bulk of reps at first base while Encarnacion-Strand is out, with Gavin Lux, Santiago Espinal and Noelvi Marte playing third base.

APRIL 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in two runs Wednesday Encarnacion-Strand went 1-for-4 with a two-run double in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Mariners.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand had gone 0-for-12 over his last three games, but he managed to get the Reds on the board in the seventh inning with a double to left field that brought home Spencer Steer and Gavin Lux. Encarnacion-Strand is working his way back from hamstring and back soreness, which caused him to miss two games earlier in the week. He's begun the season slashing .158/.183/.298 with four runs scored, two home runs and five RBI across 60 plate appearances this season.

APRIL 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Tuesday Encarnacion-Strand (back/hamstring) will start at first base and bat seventh in Tuesday's game versus the Mariners.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand missed the last two contests due to back and hamstring soreness, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go in Tuesday's series opener. The 25-year-old is scuffling in the early going this season with just a .498 OPS over his first 13 games.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup again Encarnacion-Strand is not in the Reds' starting lineup against the Pirates on Sunday.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand will begin Sunday's contest in the dugout for a second straight game, with Noelvi Marte and Jeimer Candelario starting at third and first base, respectively. Encarnacion-Strand has begun the season slashing .163/.192/.306 with three runs scored, two home runs and three RBI in 52 plate appearances.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup again Encarnacion-Strand is out of the lineup Sunday against the Pirates, with manager Terry Francona noting that the first baseman is "banged up" due to back and hamstring issues, Charl...

Impact Encarnacion-Strand will miss out on a start for the second day in a row due to the pair of injury concerns, both of which he contended with at points during the 2023 season. However, Francona said he expects Encarnacion-Strand to be available off the bench Sunday, so the Reds don't appear to be too concerned about the 25-year-old potentially needing a stint on the shelf.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Saturday Encarnacion-Strand is not in the Reds' starting lineup against the Pirates on Saturday.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand will get a rest day after going 0-for-8 with three strikeouts over his last two outings. Noelvi Marte will make his first start of 2025 at third base while Keimer Candelario shifts to first base.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Saturday Encarnacion-Strand is not in the Reds' starting lineup against the Pirates on Saturday.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand will get a rest day after going 0-for-8 with three strikeouts over his last two games. Noelvi Marte will make his first start of 2025 at third base while Jeimer Candelario shifts to first base.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chourio and Patrick lead the Brewers to an 8-2 win over the Reds

Jackson Chourio homered twice and matched a career high with five RBIs as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-2

APRIL 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Snaps dorught Encarnacion-Strand went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 11-7 win over the Brewers.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand ended a string of 18 at-bats without a hit when he belted a solo homer to lead off the fourth inning. The blast was his second of the season. He's been the Reds' primary first baseman and does not appear to be in danger of losing that role at this time despite a .172 average. That could eventually happen if he continues to struggle, but manager Terry Francona has limited options due to injuries.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Friedl leads Reds' resurgent lineup in 11-7 victory over Brewers

TJ Friedl went 4 for 5 and hit one of Cincinnati’s four homers off Elvin Rodríguez as the Reds’ lineup finally awoke in an 11-7 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers

APRIL 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Delivers run in loss Encarnacion-Strand went 0-for-3 with an RBI in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Brewers.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand ended the Reds' 35-inning scoreless streak with a run-producing sacrifice fly in the eighth inning. It was the first productive plate appearance in a while for Encarnacion-Strand, who doesn't have a hit over his last 20 plate appearances.

APRIL 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Turang hits a 2-run homer, Brewers beat Reds 3-2 for 4th straight win after 0-4 start

Brice Turang hit a two-run homer, Tyler Alexander struck out six in 5 2/3 hitless innings for his first victory of the season and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2...

APRIL 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Reds snap 35-inning scoreless streak with 8th-inning sac fly against Brewers

The Cincinnati Reds ended a 35-inning scoreless streak on Friday night when Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning to drive in TJ Friedl in a 3-2 los...