1B,3B - Baltimore Orioles MiLB
- Age 26
- Oklahoma State
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
Availability
The Orioles acquired 1B Christian Encarnacion-Stand from the Reds for cash.
Fantasy Impact
Encarnacion-Strand lands a fresh start after he was unable to find any consistency with the Reds. The former top prospect will look to earn an opportunity in Baltimore.
The Reds optioned INF Christian Encarnacion-Strand to Triple-A Louisville.
Fantasy Impact
Encarnacion-Strand had missed time early in camp with a hamstring injury. He went 5-for-15 across six games in spring training. He'll be an option to be called up when needed in the infield.
Reds manager Terry Francona said Christian Encarnacion-Strand could get into spring training games at the beginning of next week.
Fantasy Impact
Encarnacion-Strand tweaked his hamstring in January and the Reds have been cautious with him since. He still has plenty of time to get fully healthy ahead of the season.
Christian Encarnacion-Strand is expected to miss the first couple of spring training games for the Reds.
Fantasy Impact
Encarnacion-Strand tweaked his hamstring in January, per Reds manager Terry Francona. He is is currently on a running progression that he is working his way through.
The Reds have optioned infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.
Fantasy Impact
The Reds needed to clear a roster spot for Jake Fraley, who was activated from the injured list on Saturday. Encarnacion-Strand has struggled mightily at the plate, hitting just .208 with six homers and a .611 OPS across 36 games this season.
