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Edwin Encarnacion

Edwin Encarnacion still expected to be ready for Opening Day

by Blaine Blontz | Thu, Mar 24th 9:43am EDT

Edwin Encarnacion will take batting practice Friday, his first baseball-related activity since suffering his oblique injury. The team continues to say Encarnacion will be ready for Opening Day. (BlueJays.MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact:

Assuming Encarnacion doesn't suffer a setback in his recovery, he should be good to go to start the season. Toronto wants to ensure that he's fully recovered so the oblique doesn't become a lingering issue. Our experts view him as a top-30 player and one of the premier 1B available in fantasy drafts.

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