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Edwin Encarnacion #28 | Third Baseman | Cincinnati Reds
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.
September 19, 2008
Due to a sprained left wrist, Edwin Encarnacion is unable to swing a bat according to MLB.com.
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.
September 15, 2008
Edwin Encarnacion's seven-game hitting streak was snapped Sunday against the Diamondbacks, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
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.
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.
August 16, 2008
Edwin Encarnacion is getting a day off on Saturday. Jeff Keppinger will start at third base against the Cardinals.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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."
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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."
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.