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| Height: 6-1
Weight: 195
Throws: R
Bats: R Born: Jan 7, 1983, La Romana, |
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September 22, 2008 Edwin Encarnacion, who is recovering from a sore left wrist, took batting practice Sunday and is hoping to return to the lineup before the end of the season, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. Our View:Encarnacion was hitting well prior to getting hurt, but may not get enough at-bats in the final week to make an impact. |
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September 19, 2008 Due to a sprained left wrist, Edwin Encarnacion is unable to swing a bat according to MLB.com. Our View:His return status remains day-to-day but he is likely to miss the weekend series with Milwaukee. In 480 at bats this season he is hitting just .256. |
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September 17, 2008 Third baseman Edwin Encarnacion was a late scratch from the Reds lineup Wednesday night against the Cardinals due to a wrist injury, according to MLB.com. Our View:Encarnacion said his wrist was hurting on Tuesday night when he delivered a game-winning double against the Cardinals. The Reds are not sure how long he will be down. |
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September 15, 2008 Edwin Encarnacion's seven-game hitting streak was snapped Sunday against the Diamondbacks, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. Our View:He had four multi-hit efforts over the streak, but with only two RBI. |
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August 30, 2008 Edwin Encarnacion went 1-for-3 with two RBI in Saturday's 7-6 win over the Giants at the Great American Ballpark. His hit went for a home run, his 24th of the season. Our View:He has homered in back-to-back games, but is too inconsistent to pencil into fantasy lineups as a solid weekly starter. |
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August 29, 2008 Edwin Encarnacion went 2-for-4 and collected five RBI in Friday's exciting 11-7 win over the Giants. Most of his damage came on a grand slam off Barry Zito. Our View:He snapped a 14-game skid without a homer, and has 23 for the season. He is capable of strong production, like tonight, but is too inconsistent to pencil into lineups as a solid weekly starter. |
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August 16, 2008 Edwin Encarnacion is getting a day off on Saturday. Jeff Keppinger will start at third base against the Cardinals. Our View:Encarnacion is hitting .163 this August, and a breather might be a good thing. He has shown good pop again this year, but the inconsistency is maddening. |
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July 17, 2008 Edwin Encarnacion continued his hot hitting by going 3-for-5 with a solo shot on Thursday. He is now 11 for his last 20. Our View:Encarnacion is as streaky as they come and its good to see him pick up where he left off before the All-Star break. His homer was his 16th of the season. |
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July 15, 2008 Edwin Encarnacion is quietly on a hot streak, as he is hitting .533 (8-for-15) over his last four games, wit three doubles, two homers, and three RBI. Our View:He has recovered well from his back spasms, and looks to have a strong second half, meaning he is worth targeting if you can get him for a good price. |
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June 29, 2008 Edwin Encarnacion enjoyed a solid return to the diamond on Sunday as he went 2-for-3 with three RBI in a 9-5 win over Cleveland. He hit a single and a two-run homer, his 13th of the season. Our View:He missed five games due to back spasms, but is safe to return to your lineups, evidenced by today's performance. |
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June 29, 2008 Edwin Encarnacion has recovered from his back spasms and returned to the Reds' lineup at third base on Sunday, according to MLB.com. Our View:He missed five games due to the ailment. Jeff Keppinger moved from third to shortstop, and Jerry Hairston moved to center field, as Jay Bruce was given the day off. |
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June 27, 2008 Edwin Encarnacion, who is recovering from back spasms, could return to the Reds' lineup on Sunday, according to MLB.com. He missed his fourth-straight game on Friday due to the back ailment, but manager Dusty Baker said, "I'm guessing probably Sunday. He said he feels better, but he still feels it." Our View:Jeff Keppinger will continue to roam third base until he returns. |
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June 26, 2008 Edwin Encarnacion is expected to miss a few more games of action due to lower back spasms, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. Manager Dusty Baker said, "He probably won't be in there for a couple of days. He's still feeling it. I hope it's nothing more than spasms." Our View:Jeff Keppinger is expected to cover third base until Encarnacion returns. He missed two straight games due to the ailment. |
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June 22, 2008 Cincinnati third baseman Edwin Encarnacion has left today's game against the Yankees with lower back spasms, according to the Miami Herald. Our View:Encarnacion appeared to hurt himself on a leaping catch of a Robinson Cano line drive to end the second inning. He came down awkwardly after making the stab and did not return to the field for the third inning. Jeff Keppinger, who was activated off the 15-day disabled list before the game, moved over from shortstop to third base. Paul Janish took over at short and replaced Encarnacion in the lineup. |
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June 18, 2008 The Reds suffered the frustrating 6-1 loss to the Dodgers this evening, the only non-interleague battle of the night, with third baseman Edwin Encarnacion serving as the force of offense. Encarnacion went 1-for-4 with this 12th homer of the season, totaling one RBI and one runs scored on the night. Our View:Encarnacion was hitting .292 for the month of June coming into tonight, though his three RBIs fails to make fantasy owners too happy. |
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June 7, 2008 Edwin Encarnacion was out of the Reds lineup on Saturday as he is still suffering from a swollen left elbow, the result of a HBP on Friday, according to MLB.com. "You play with a swollen, rusty hinge, boy, with that front elbow, that's bat speed right there," manager Dusty Baker said. "I told him to get some treatment. He fought me on it. Hopefully, he'll be ready tomorrow or the next day." Our View:Andy Phillips started in place of Edwin on Saturday who had recently rediscovered his swing at the plate hitting .304 over the past seven games. |
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June 7, 2008 Edwin Encarnacion was forced out of Friday's game after being struck on the left elbow by a pitch, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. Our View:X-rays taken came back negative, but he is believed to be doubtful for Saturday action, due to soreness. |
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June 3, 2008 The Reds have suffered the 3-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies this evening, though third baseman Edwin Encarnacion did what he could to get his team on track. Encarnacion went 2-for-4 at the plate with a triple (his first of the season) and his 10th home run of the season, totaling one RBI and two runs scored on the evening. Our View:Encarnacion came through the month of May with just one home run and eight RBIs, but he now carries homers in each of his last two games, going 6-for-16 over his last four games. |
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May 29, 2008 Like teammate Ken Griffey Jr., Edwin Encarnacion will be given the night off on Thursday to help rest his body and mind, according to the Associated Press. Our View:Edwin is hitting only .234 this season, partially the result of a recent 5-for-37 spell. Encarnacion has long been a boom or bust option, and right now it's been mostly a bust for him. |
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May 26, 2008 Edwin Encarnacion returned to action on Sunday after missing two days with the flu, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. Manager Dusty Baker said, "He's better. He was walking around bored." Our View:He was given intravenous fluids and has regained his strength. |
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May 25, 2008 Edwin Encarnacion did not play on Saturday due to a case of the flu, according to MLB.com. That was the second straight game that he missed. He commented, "I feel better than yesterday. I had the flu and my head hurt a lot. I wasn't able to do anything. I couldn't sleep. I haven't eaten, but I'll try later." Our View:Encarnacion was given intravenous fluids to help get his strength back. Ryan Freel made another start at third base on Saturday while he recovers. |
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May 20, 2008 Third baseman Edwin Encarnacion was out of the starting lineup Monday night for the series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Reds television network reported that skipper Dusty Baker said the third baseman needed a day off to rest, and with his current poor form some R&R would do him good. Our View:Encarnacion was 9-for-53 with four RBI in his last 14 games going into Monday night. |
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May 10, 2008 Mets starter Johan Santana may have enjoyed the offensive support needed for a win, but the Cincinnati Reds managed to put wood on the ball. 3B Edwin Encarnacion went 2-for-5 at the dish, hitting his eighth homer of the season. Encarnacion totaled two RBIs, two runs scored, and three runners left on the base. Our View:Encarnacion has seen his batting average go into steadily decline this month, touting just two hits over six games coming into today. Today may serve as a reversal of fortunes moving forward. |
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April 28, 2008 Edwin Encarnacion continues to swing a sweet stick recording a pair of RBI doubles that helped the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night. Our View:The Reds third baseman is doing everything right. Not only did Encarnacion drive in the game winning run, he made a game saving play in seventh inning to preserve the Monday night win. In his third full season Encarnacion is finally getting it. He has six home runs, 14 RBI, 15 runs scored and is hitting .298 on the season. Throw in a stolen base for good measure and what you get is a starting option in all formats. |
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April 23, 2008 Edwin Encarnacion hit a solo home run, his sixth blast of the year, in the ninth inning to extend his hitting streak to 13-games on Wednesday night. Our View:Edwin is hitting only .270 on the year, but he has flashed the power bat in the early going that will one day make him a fantasy staple on winning clubs. |
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April 22, 2008 Edwin Encarnacion is riding a career-high 11-game hitting streak, and will look to keep it going tonight against lefty Hong-Chih Kuo and the Dodgers, according to MLB.com. Our View:He is hitting 18-for-66 overall with five homers and 10 RBI, and should remain penciled into your fantasy lineups. |
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April 21, 2008 Edwin Encarnacion hit his fifth home run of the season on Monday night as he pushed his average up to .273 thanks to two hits. Our View:Encarnacion was hitting .083 after 24 AB, but he has turned it on the past week plus especially the last two games when he has socked three home runs with three RBI. |
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April 20, 2008 Edwin Encarnacion assisted the Brewers take a 3-1 lead in the top of the 10th by committing an error on a hurried throw to second base. The Reds third baseman redeemed himself by hitting a 10th inning home run, sparking the Reds to their eighth victory of the season. Our View:Encarnacion has four home runs, nine RBI and eight runs scored in April. The streaky hitter has always been a liability in the field, and an inconsistent hitter. However, his upside is he's capable of tearing the cover off the ball for a week at a time. |
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April 10, 2008 Edwin Encarnacion benefited from sitting out Wednesday to take extensive batting practice, as he bounced back today against the Brewers by going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a home run. Hopefully he can stay on track. |
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April 10, 2008 Edwin Encarnacion was given Wednesday off to take extensive practice in the batting cage, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. He was replaced by Ryan Freel, as he is only hitting .083 over 24 at-bats, and Manager Baker commented, "I am giving him a mental day off and let him hit, hit, hit. He's been hitting in the cage. He hit on the field. Just give him a day off and give Ryan Freel a start." Hopefully he can benefit, and get on track soon. |
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April 2, 2008 Edwin Encarnacion rebounded from an early error to hit a game-winning home run for the Reds in the bottom of the ninth inning on Wednesday night. Encarnacion struck out twice on the night and will have to manage the strike zone better to reach the heights that some are predicting for him this season. With health, Encarnacion has a solid chance to be a top-15 third basemen this season. |
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March 26, 2008 Edwin Encarnacion's spring average dropped to .172 on Tuesday, but his manager isn't worried. "I mean, you've got to look at the back of his bubblegum card. Guys that hit are gonna hit. Right now, he's off," Dusty Baker tells the Cincinnati Enquirer. "Right now, he's not covering the ball away, and he seems like everybody knows it." Baker sounds more confident than fantasy owners right now. |
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March 23, 2008 Edwin Encarnacion had a tough day at the plate against Houston on Saturday as he went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. His average dipped to .191 and hopefully he can end spring training on a high note. |
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March 6, 2008 Edwin Encarnacion had two hits on Thursday, including a grand slam, on his way to six RBI for the Reds. Encarnacion will look to take the next step with his game this year, and if he does he could make an excellent late round gamble at the third base position this year. |