Edwin Encarnacion (oblique) is expected to start Friday and play all three games this weekend against the Rangers, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. (Brendan Kuty on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact
Encarnacion went down with the left oblique strain Sept. 12 and is set to make his return to the lineup after being sidelined for two weeks. He should play a couple of games over the weekend and fantasy owners should keep an eye on updates.