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Berríos K's Encarnacion-Strand | 08/18/2023 José Berríos strikes out Christian Encarnacion-Strand swinging to end the 4th inning and keep the game scoreless

AUGUST 19, 2023 • MLB.COM

Returns to lineup Encarnacion-Strand will hit sixth as the designated hitter for the Reds on Sunday.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand was hit by a pitch Friday and was removed from the game. X-rays after showed up as negative. The designated hitter's returns bumps Henry Ramos back out of the lineup.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Encarnacion-Strand (hand) isn't in the Reds' lineup Saturday against the Pirates.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand made an early exit from Friday's contest after taking a pitch to the hand and will get and extra day to recover Henry Ramos will serve as Cincinnati's designated hitter Saturday, and Joey Votto will start at first base.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

X-rays on hand are negative X-rays on Encarnacion-Strand's hand came back negative, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand was struck by a Johan Oviedo pitch in the fifth inning of Friday's win over the Pirates, but he's managed to avoid a serious injury. It's possible the Reds will elect to give him a day of rest Saturday, anyway, but consider the young slugger day-to-day.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard in loss Encarnacion-Strand went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Marlins.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand propelled the Reds to a lead in the fourth inning with a two-run homer, then extended the lead with run-producing single in the sixth. However, Cincinnati's bullpen coughed up four runs in the final two innings. It was the second home run in three games for Encarnacion-Strand, who is 12-for-37 (.324) over the last 10 games.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Snaps homer drought Encarnacion-Strand batted cleanup and went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Monday's 5-2 win over the Marlins.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand homered to lead off the fourth inning, which turned out to be the winning run. The blast snapped a 17-game homer-less drought. He's hit safely in six of the last eight contests, going 9-for-29 (.310) with two doubles, one homer, four RBI and four runs.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Drives in two Encarnacion-Strand went 2-for-5 with two RBI in Tuesday's 20-9 loss to the Cubs.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand bounced back from his first stretch of adversity. After a five-game stretch in which the 23-year-old went 1-for-14 with eight strikeouts, Encarnacion-Strand has four hits, three RBI and a run scored without a strikeout in his last two games.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strikeouts piling up Encarnacion-Strand started at first base and went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts and was hit by a pitch in Sunday's 9-0 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Luckily, the HBP was from position player Miguel Rojas, whose 56 mph eephus didn't do much damage. It was just Encarnacion-Strand's third time reaching base over the last 16 plate appearances. After a promising first week in the majors, he's struck out eight times in the last 14 at-bats.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Tuesday Encarnacion-Strand is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Brewers.

Impact Jake Fraley will serve as the Reds' designated hitter and Joey Votto will cover first base versus the Brewers and ace right-hander Corbin Burnes. Encarnacion-Strand went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in Monday's loss to Milwaukee and is slashing .269/.296/.385 through his first 27 major-league plate appearances.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First MLB hit a homer Encarnacion-Strand went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 11-10 loss to San Francisco.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand, who went 0-for-3 in his major league debut Monday, homered as a pinch hitter for Jake Fraley to make his first MLB hit a special one. It gave the Reds a lead, 8-7, but they couldn't hold it. Encarnacion-Strand stayed in the game as the third baseman and singled in his next plate appearance.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand has pinch-hit 3-run homer for 1st major league knock

Christian Encarnacion-Strand’s first major league hit was a pinch-hit, three-run homer that gave the Cincinnati Reds an 8-7 lead against the San Francisco Giants in the fifth innin...

JULY 19, 2023 • Associated Press

Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand's first career hit is a GO-AHEAD, three-run MOONSHOT against the Giants

JULY 19, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Batting seventh in MLB debut Encarnacion-Strand is starting at designated hitter and batting seventh in his major-league debut Monday versus the Giants.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand earned his long-awaited promotion after slashing .331/.405/.637 while clubbing 20 home runs in 316 plate appearances with Triple-A Louisville. He's capable of playing both corner infield spots and has a bit of experience in the outfield, too, but the 23-year-old might be best suited for DH and that's where he'll be for his debut.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Promotion official The Reds selected Encarnacion-Strand's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand earned his call-up after he had been one of the most productive power hitters in the upper levels of the minors this season, posting 20 home runs and slashing .331/.405/.637 in 316 plate appearances at Louisville. He kept his strikeout rate at any acceptable level (21.8 percent) and also got his feet wet at a few different positions, taking reps in both corner-outfield spots as well as first base and third base. The 23-year-old is still probably best suited for designated-hitter duties, though the versatility he displayed at Triple-A should help him pick up steady playing time in his first taste of the majors. Look for Encarnacion-Strand to be a mainstay in the lineup versus left-handed pitching, though his opportunities to play against right-handers may be a bit more sporadic while Cincinnati has all of its key hitters available.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 17, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Major-league promotion on tap Encarnacion-Strand will be called up by the Reds on Monday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand has performed well at Triple-A Louisville over the first half of the 2023 campaign, slashing .331/.405/.637 with 20 homers, 65 runs, 62 RBI and two stolen bases. The 23-year-old has impressed at every level of the minors and will now have an opportunity to showcase his talents on the big-league stage alongside some of Cincinnati's other top prospects in Elly De La Cruz and Matt McLain. Encarnacion-Strand has seen some playing time in the outfield recently, and the corner outfield spots could be a path toward playing time if the Reds don't want to take at-bats away from Spencer Steer and Joey Votto. Regardless of Encarnacion-Strand's position, he's in line for regular at-bats with the major-league club as Cincinnati pushes for a playoff spot.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start in right field Encarnacion-Strand started in right field for Triple-A Louisville on Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand looks to be next in line among Cincinnati's prospects to be called up, though he's blocked at first base by Spencer Steer and potentially Joey Votto (shoulder). The Reds have comparatively struggled to get production from their corner outfield positions, as Stuart Fairchild has regularly started in left field of late while a combination of Will Benson and T.J. Hopkins have started in right. It's unclear if Encarnacion-Strand will prove trustworthy enough with the glove to stick in the outfield, but it's potentially one more path for him to reach the majors.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Triple-A in ISO Encarnacion-Strand is hitting .352 with 14 home runs and a 25.2 percent strikeout rate in 33 games for Triple-A Louisville.

Impact While he rarely sees a pitch he doesn't like, Encarnacion-Strand has the ability to get the barrel on the ball, even when he swings at a pitcher's pitch. His .380 ISO leads all qualified Triple-A hitters, and his future home park in Cincinnati will only enhance his home run prowess. Defensively, Encarnacion-Strand fits best at first base or designated hitter, although he has also started seven games at third base this year. While Encarnacion-Strand appears ready for a call to the majors, his teammate Elly De La Cruz also appears ready, and the Reds may not have room for both of them to play regularly in the short term.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Debuts for Triple-A club Encarnacion-Strand (back) has gone 4-for-13 with a home run a double, a walk, two RBI and three runs scored in three games since he was activated from Triple-A Louisville's 7-day i...

Impact Though his back injury first cropped up in February, Encarnacion-Strand turned heads in the Cactus League while playing at less-than-optimal health before the Reds optioned him to minor-league camp in mid-March. Encarnacion-Strand's regular-season debut was delayed mainly for precautionary reasons while he dealt with a slight herniation in his back, but the 23-year-old should play on a near-everyday basis at Triple-A now that he's been activated. He won't strictly be limited to the designated-hitter role, either, as he's already made two of his three starts at first base.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand has pinch-hit 3-run homer for 1st major league knock

Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand's first career hit is a GO-AHEAD, three-run MOONSHOT against the Giants

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