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Christian Encarnacion-Strand

#33 1B / Cincinnati Reds / EXP: 2YRS Height: 6-1 Weight: 220 lb Age: 25 College: None Bats/Throws -/-

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  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand: Has breakout potential

    Christian Encarnacion-Strand went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in Saturday's spring game against Arizona.Encarnacion-Strand took advantage of a Jordan Montgomery fastball that stayed up for his third Cactus League homer. Coming back from a wrist injury that limited him to 29 games in 2024, Encarnacion-Strand appears healthy in camp. He's mainly batted in the lower half of the order this spring, but he could provide a middle-of-the-order presence if he continues to mash. Capable of playing both corner infield spots, Encarnacion-Strand has started mostly at first base and is looking like the favorite to win the job. His cause is aided by the shoulder injury to Spencer Steer, who may open the regular season on the IL.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand: Blasts second spring homer

    Christian Encarnacion-Strand went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's spring game against the Padres.Encarnacion-Strand led off the second inning with a solo home run, his second blast of the Cactus League. He's looking to put an injury-marred 2024 in the past; the 25-year-old corner infielder was limited to just 29 games by a wrist injury last season. While the Cincinnati Reds are using Encarnacion-Strand and others at both corner infield spots, he appears to be the team's expected starter at first base.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand: Launches homer Wednesday

    Christian Encarnacion-Strand started at first base and went 1-for-3 with a home run in Wednesday's spring game against the Angels.Encarnacion-Strand has appeared in three games -- two at first base and one at third -- as the corner infield spots are not yet set. He and Jeimer Candelario have seen action at each corner thus far in Cactus League action, but C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic observed that Encarnacion-Strand has spent most of his time at first base during workouts while Candelario's logged plenty of time at third.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand: Will see action at third

    Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said Tuesday that he'd like to see Christian Encarnacion-Strand play third base during spring training, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.Encarnacion-Strand was expected to be the team's primary first baseman in 2024, but hand and wrist injuries limited him to 29 games. He started seven games at third base for the Reds in 2023, and the hot corner was a regular spot for Encarnacion-Strand in the minors and college. Francona indicated that several infielders will "move around" at the beginning of spring training before the manager settles on a position for players like Encarnacion-Strand, Gavin Lux and Jeimer Candelario.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand: Activated from 60-day IL

    The Cincinnati Reds activated Christian Encarnacion-Strand (wrist) from the 60-day injured list Monday.The move was required because Encarnacion-Strand is in the Arizona Fall League on a rehab assignment, which has expired. He will continue to play in the AFL and is now back on the Reds' 40-man roster after missing most of the season following wrist surgery.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand: Will play in AFL games

    Christian Encarnacion-Strand (wrist) will play in the Arizona Fall League, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Encarnacion-Strand was limited to just 29 games this season due to a wrist injury which eventually required surgery. He will make up for at-bats he lost during the year with some Fall League games and should head into spring training without any restrictions.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand: Begins baseball activities

    Christian Encarnacion-Strand (wrist) has been cleared to begin baseball activities, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Encarnacion-Strand underwent surgery in mid-July to repair ligaments in his fractured right wrist. He has already been ruled out for the remainder of the regular season, but the 24-year-old will hope to have a normal offseason after getting the go-ahead to ramp things up this month.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand: Hopes to be back for playoff run

    Christian Encarnacion-Strand (wrist) hopes to be ready to return during a potential playoff run for the Cincinnati Reds, Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Encarnacion-Strand underwent surgery a month ago to repair ligaments in his fractured right wrist and has yet to resume baseball activities. While the infielder is holding out hope that he could possibly impact a postseason run for the Reds, the likelihood is high that he will ultimately be held out until next season. Still, the fact that it's even a remote possibility indicates that Encarnacion-Strand should have a relatively normal offseason if all goes well.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand: Undergoes surgery

    Christian Encarnacion-Strand underwent surgery Thursday to repair ligaments in his fractured right wrist, MLB.com reports.The recovery time is estimated to be three months, which means Encarnacion-Strand is unlikely to return until the 2025 season. The Cincinnati Reds have been getting by with a combination of Spencer Steer and Jeimer Candelario at first base since Encarnacion-Strand landed on the injured list May 8.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand: Set for season-ending wrist surgery

    Christian Encarnacion-Strand will undergo surgery on his right wrist July 11, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.The recovery is expected to take three months, effectively ending Encarnacion-Strand's 2024 season. He initially went on the injured list back in early May with a right ulnar styloid fracture, but subsequent testing revealed ligament damage, which he'll need surgery to address. Encarnacion-Strand's season will conclude with him having slashed only .190/.220/.293 with two home runs in 29 games.

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