Christian Encarnacion-Strand Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 0" / 224 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 12/1/1999 (24)
- Experience
- 1
- College
- Oklahoma State
Christian Encarnacion-Strand Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Christian Encarnacion-Strand News
Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that a new fracture was revealed in first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand's right hand, and he'll miss a month to six weeks as he heals. Encarnacion-Strand was hit by a pitch on his right hand at the end of April, but initial tests didn't reveal the fracture. Not only is the 24-year-old now out for the foreseeable future, but he has started the 2024 season ice-cold at the plate, slashing just .190/.220/.293 with two home runs and 16 RBI in 116 at-bats. Despite the disappointing start to his sophomore season, CES should stay rostered in the majority of mixed fantasy leagues. Jeimer Candelario should slide over to first base the majority of time Encarnacion-Strand is out, allowing Santiago Espinal to see more playing time at third base.
The Cincinnati Reds placed infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand (hand) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a right ulnar styloid fracture and signed infielder Mike Ford to a one-year major-league contract in a corresponding move. Left-hander Brandon Williamson (shoulder) was also moved to the 60-day injured list. Encarnacion-Strand fractured his right hand when he was hit by a pitch late last month and missed four games as a result. With the 24-year-old out for at least the next 10 days, Ford and Jeimer Candelario should be options to fill in at first base for the Reds moving forward. Candelario is getting the start at the cold corner on Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, with Santiago Espinal at third base. In addition to his injury, it's been a bad start for CES, as he's hitting just .190 (22-for-116) with two homers and 16 RBI.
As expected, Cincinnati Reds first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand (hand) and catcher Tyler Stephenson (hand) are both back in the lineup on Friday against the visiting Baltimore Orioles and left-hander Cole Irvin. Encarnacion-Strand is at first base and batting fifth, while Stephenson is behind the plate and batting cleanup. Both Encarnacion-Strand and Stephenson hadn't played since being hit by pitches last weekend. After hitting 13 homers in 63 games in his rookie season last year, CES has been a disappointment so far in 2024, slashing .196/.222/.314 with two homers and 16 RBI in 25 games. Stephenson will return to a .231/.338/.415 slash line with three homers and 10 RBI. Neither Encarnacion-Strand nor Stephenson have faced Irvin in their careers.
Batting Order
1 | Will Benson |
2 | Jake Fraley |
3 | Mike Ford |
4 | Spencer Steer |
5 | Jeimer Candelario |
6 | Conner Capel |
7 | Santiago Espinal |
8 | Luke Maile |
9 | Jacob Hurtubise |
Christian Encarnacion-Strand Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Will Benson |
2 | Jake Fraley |
3 | Mike Ford |
4 | Spencer Steer |
5 | Jeimer Candelario |
6 | Conner Capel |
7 | Santiago Espinal |
8 | Luke Maile |
9 | Jacob Hurtubise |
Cincinnati Reds infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand earned his call-up after crushing 52 long balls over a year and a half in the minors. He didn't disappoint the Reds by batting .270 with 13 HR, a 48.4% hard-hit rate, and .476 xSLG, putting him in the top 30 of qualified hitters in the expected slugging percentage. He can flat-out rake and becomes even more appealing playing half his games in the hitter-friendly Great American Ballpark. Is that enough for the Reds to give CES everyday playing time? The big righty has to share 1B and DH with switch-hitting Jeimer Candelario and Jonathan India, who has been shopped around again this offseason. Whether India is moved or not, Cincinnati has many mouths to feed, so unfortunately, we can't expect Encarnacion-Strand to be out there more than five times a week right away. Playing time may be frustrating this spring. However, by June, there's a high probability multiple players are any combination of injured, traded, and slumping. Most importantly, he controls his destiny, meaning that if he produces when given the chance, they'll have to insert him into the lineup daily. FGDC projects Encarncion-Strand to slash .270/.328/.477 with a .346 wOBA and 112 wRC+ over 99 games. Fangraphs is an agreement that the young slugger could have playing time concerns. CES has an NFBC ADP of 132, slightly later than RotoBaller's overall ranking of 117. If you miss out or pass on this slugger in the draft and he gets off to a slow start, try to buy him low for the summer.