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Swats first homer as Giant Encarnacion hit a solo home run in his only at-bat in a loss to Cincinnati on Saturday.

Impact Encarnacion entered the contest as a defensive replacement in the sixth inning and logged his only at-bat in the eighth. He made the most of that opportunity, slugging a solo shot to bring San Francisco to within three runs. The homer was Encarnacion's first in the majors since he went deep three times over 23 games with Miami in 2022.Though he's struggled with contact issues, Encarnacion has also demonstrated substantial power as a pro, slugging 26 long balls across 122 contests at Triple-A in 2023 and belting 10 homers in 33 games as a minor-leaguer this year.

AUGUST 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stephenson hits 2 home runs and Reds beat Giants 6-4 a day after being no-hit

Tyler Stephenson hit two of Cincinnati’s four home runs to lead the Reds to a 6-4 win over the San Francisco Giants, one day after they were no-hit by Blake Snell

AUGUST 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Contract selected Friday The Giants selected Encarnacion's contract from Triple-A Sacramento on Friday.

Impact The 26-year-old signed a minor-league contract with the Giants in May after beginning the year in the Mexican League, and he'll receive a look in the big leagues after he posted a .352/.438/.616 slash line with 10 homers in 33 games for Triple-A Sacramento. Encarnacion isn't likely to have a regular spot in the lineup, but he could see some playing time against left-handed pitchers.

AUGUST 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will be added to roster Friday The Giants will call up Encarnacion from Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Impact Encarnacion, 26, began the season in the Mexican League before signing a minor-league contract with the Giants in May. Since joining Sacramento, he's hit a blistering .352/.438/.616 with 10 home runs in just 33 games. Encarnacion was once a decent prospect with the Marlins, reaching the majors for a 23-game cup of coffee in 2022, but he had just a .548 OPS and 39.5 percent strikeout rate. Miami didn't re-sign him after he struck out 200 times last season with Triple-A Jacksonville, but he's resurrected his career. Encarnacion has been playing more first base lately with Triple-A Sacramento and the initial plan seems to be to use him in a short-side platoon there.

AUGUST 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster Encarnacion cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact He's no longer on the 40-man roster but will remain in the organization. Encarnacion is batting .211/.324/.438 with 19 home runs at Jacksonville this season.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent out from big-league camp The Marlins optioned Encarnacion to Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 25-year-old outfielder received the chance to make his big-league debut in 2022 but didn't distinguish himself over his 81 plate appearances for Miami, slashing .182/.210/.338 while striking out at a 39.5 percent clip. He'll likely be in line to spend most of the 2023 campaign at Jacksonville unless injuries to other outfielders open up a more extended opportunity in the majors.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

García hits grand slam in Marlins' 4-2 win over Brewers

Avisaíl García came off the injured list and hit a grand slam in the eighth inning in the Miami Marlins’ 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Optioned to Triple-A Encarnacion was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Encarnacion lost out on playing time recently, as he was in the lineup for just three of the last 15 games. He'll lose his spot on the active roster as part of a move after Avisail Garcia (hamstring) was reinstated from the injured list and Jesus Sanchez was called up Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hits two-run homer Encarnacion went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Saturday's loss against the Nationals.

Impact Encarnacion knocked in Jordan Groshans on his fourth-inning shot to tie the game. It was Encarnacion's third home run of the season and his first since Sep. 2. The rookie has struggled to find consistency of late, going hitless in his prior three games. This month, Encarnacion has gone 5-for-32 with 16 strikeouts and two walks, dropping his batting average below the Mendoza line to .188.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Loses work to De La Cruz Encarnacion is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Encarnacion was expected to be the main beneficiary of Avisail Garcia's (hamstring) recent move back to the injured list, but that hasn't been the case. Instead, Bryan De La Cruz looks on tap to serve as Garcia's primary replacement in right field, as he'll stick in the lineup for the third game in a row. Encarnacion, meanwhile, has been stuck on the bench all three times.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins' inexperienced offense comes up short again ATLANTA -- A historically bad Marlins lineup managed the nearly impossible in Saturday’s ninth inning, handing Braves closer Kenley Jansen a...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • MLB.COM

Grossman draws bases-loaded walk in 9th, Braves beat Marlins

Robbie Grossman drew a tiebreaking bases-loaded walk against Steven Okert in the ninth inning, bailing out closer Kenley Jansen and giving the Atlanta Braves a 2-1 victory over the...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Called up, starting Friday Encarnacion was recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville and will start in left field and bat ninth Friday against the Dodgers, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Encarnacion was promoted for his MLB debut in June and went 1-for-8 with a grand slam and a stolen base in two games before being sent back to Jacksonville, and he'll now rejoin the Marlins. The 24-year-old could receive regular opportunities in the outfield with Jorge Soler (back), Avisail Garcia (hamstring) and Garrett Cooper (concussion) on the injured list.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors Encarnacion was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday.

Impact The 24-year-old went 1-for-8 with a grand slam, a stolen base and an additional run scored across his first two big-league games, but he'll return to the minors with Jesus Sanchez (illness) activated from the COVID-19 injured list. Encarnacion has a .260/.336/.442 slash line in 26 games since being promoted to Jacksonville in mid-May, and he should remain in the mix for a return to the Marlins whenever outfield depth is needed.

JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grand slam in debut Encarnacion went 1-for-4 with a grand slam and a stolen base in a 6-2 win Sunday over the Mets.

Impact After striking out and grounding out in his first two big-league at-bats, Encarnacion took a 3-2 pitch from Seth Lugo deep for a grand slam in the seventh. He later reached on an error and stole a base. The 24-year-old was called up Friday but did not debut until Sunday's start. He hit .313/.385/.518 with 13 homers in 57 minor-league games to start the season, splitting time between Double-A and Triple-A.

JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jerar Encarnacion stars in major league debut, Alcantara stellar again as Marlins rally by Mets, aim for .500 road trip Encarnacion became the second Marlins player with a grand slam for his first big league hit after Jeremy Hermida against St. Louis pitcher A...

JUNE 19, 2022 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Historic debut: Encarnacion's 1st hit a grand slam NEW YORK -- Jerar Encarnacion put together a Major League debut for the ages, knocking the go-ahead grand slam in the Marlins’ 6-2 comeback...

JUNE 19, 2022 • MLB.COM

Mets' Lindor homers after surprise visit from mom

Francisco Lindor homered after being surprised by his mom’s first visit to see him at Citi Field, Pete Alonso slugged a grand slam during an eventful sixth inning and the New York...

JUNE 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Marlins place Jesús Aguilar and Jesús Sánchez on IL

Jesús Aguilar and Jesús Sánchez were placed on the injured list by the Miami Marlins, who did not specify why

JUNE 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Earns first career call-up Encarnacion was called up by the Marlins on Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Encarnacion and Lewin Diaz were recalled to replace Jesus Sanchez and Jesus Aguilar, both of whom landed on the COVID-19 injured list. Encarnacion is at least a moderately interesting prospect, with good raw power driving his profile. He'll have to hit well to stick around, as he's limited to the outfield corners defensively. He may not quite be ready to make a significant splash at the big-league level, as his .260/.336/.442 line in 26 games for Triple-A Jacksonville this season is good for a merely above-average 106 wRC+ and comes with a 30.2 percent strikeout rate.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 22 prospect goes yard in Triple-A debut MIAMI -- Marlins prospect Jerar Encarnacion's comeback campaign received yet another boost, as he went 2-for-4 with two extra-base hits in h...

MAY 17, 2022 • MLB.COM

Optioned to minors The Marlins optioned Encarnacion to Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 24-year-old outfielder was one of four players demoted to minor-league camp in the Marlins' latest round of roster cuts. Encarnacion will move up a level to begin the 2022 campaign after he spent the majority of the 2021 season at Double-A Pensacola, where he slashed .222/.308/.400 with nine home runs and five stolen bases over 260 plate appearances.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to MiLB camp The Marlins optioned Encarnacion to their minor-league camp Tuesday, Ethan Budowsky of FishStripes.com reports.

Impact Look for the 23-year-old outfielder to open the upcoming season at Triple-A Jacksonville or Double-A Pensacola. He previously split the 2019 season between High-A Jupiter and Low-A Clinton, batting .276/.331/.425 with 16 home runs in 508 at-bats between the two stops.

MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Stephenson hits 2 home runs and Reds beat Giants 6-4 a day after being no-hit

García hits grand slam in Marlins' 4-2 win over Brewers

Grossman draws bases-loaded walk in 9th, Braves beat Marlins

Mets' Lindor homers after surprise visit from mom

Marlins place Jesús Aguilar and Jesús Sánchez on IL