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Back to taking swings Encarnacion (hand) will resume swinging a bat Tuesday and is now expected to resume his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento by the end of the week, Susan Slusser of the San F...

Impact Encarnacion was placed on the 60-day injured list in March and underwent surgery after fracturing his left hand. The 27-year-old began his rehab assignment with Sacramento on May 10 but returned to San Francisco for re-evaluation Friday after experiencing soreness. Encarnacion remains on track for a return to the majors when eligible May 26, barring any setbacks in his rehab assignment.

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Cleared to resume rehab assignment Encarnacion (hand) is expected to rejoin Triple-A Sacramento as soon as Tuesday, per MLB.com.

Impact Encarnacion returned to San Francisco to be re-evaluated Friday after experiencing soreness in his left hand, but he has since been cleared to resume his rehab assignment with Sacramento. The 27-year-old began the season on the 60-day injured list after fracturing his left hand in mid-March. He made two appearances with Sacramento after starting his rehab assignment May 10 before being temporarily shut down. Encarnacion remains on track to return to the majors when eligible May 26, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.

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Managing soreness ahead of return Encarnacion (hand), who was sent to Triple-A Sacramento for a rehab assignment May 10, returned to San Francisco on Friday and is set to be re-evaluated after experiencing soreness...

Impact Since beginning his rehab assignment, Encarnacion has made two appearances with Triple-A Sacramento, slashing .429/.500/.571 with two RBI, a double and a run scored across eight plate appearances. The 27-year-old fractured his left hand in mid-March and is expected to return by late May. Encarnacion said he feels fine, per Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, but the Giants will likely continue easing him back into action, as he isn't eligible to come off the injured list until May 25.

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Logs two hits in rehab assignment Encarnacion (hand) went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Triple-A Sacramento's 7-5 win over Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday.

Impact After fracturing his left hand in mid-March and being placed on the 60-Day IL on April 19, Encarnacion drew the starting nod at first base during his first rehab appearance. The 27-year-old could see the bulk of his playing time at first base when he returns to the Giants, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Encarnacion is eligible to be activated as early as May 23.

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Starting rehab assignment Saturday Encarnacion (hand) is starting his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Encarnacion started the season on the injured list after fracturing his left hand in mid-March. He has steadily increased his baseball activities over the past two months and is taking the final step in his recovery program by embarking on a rehab assignment. Barring any setbacks, Encarnacion could be activated from the IL when first eligible May 23. He'll start at first base in Saturday's outing, and that could be where he gets most of his playing time when he returns to the majors while Wilmer Flores stays in the DH spot, per Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.

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Giants play the Cubs after Ramos' 4-hit game

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Nearing rehab assignment Encarnacion (hand) could begin a rehab assignment as soon as this weekend, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Encarnacion underwent surgery in late March to repair a fractured left hand but appears on track for activation from the 60-day injured list when first eligible May 23. The 27-year-old appeared slated to be the Giants' primary designated hitter before getting hurt, and it's possible that's still his role since Wilmer Flores has cooled off after a red-hot first couple weeks. There could also be at-bats available at first base, where LaMonte Wade has struggled.

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San Francisco Giants host the Colorado Rockies Saturday

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Taking dry swings Encarnacion (hand) began dry swinging Monday and will continue to ramp up his hitting progression throughout the week, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Encarnacion still has about a month to go before he's eligible to return from the injured list, but his return to swinging a bat is still a significant step forward after fracturing his left hand in March.

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