Jerar Encarnacion Fantasy Stats

The San Francisco Giants report that outfielder Jerar Encarnacion (oblique) took batting practice at Oracle Park on Monday (Jul. 7) and will continue his hitting progression this week. The Dominican Republic native hit the injured list in mid-June with a left oblique strain after just eight games back with the team from a hand injury, but has seemingly progressed well. Oblique injuries can be problematic, so he'll need his body to respond well this week if he hopes to rejoin his teammates following the mid-summer classic. There's been no news of an official timeline, but if all goes well this week, he'll likely begin a minor league rehab assignment shortly thereafter. Encarnacion is slashing .136/.136/.182 through his first 22 at-bats.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jerar Encarnacion (oblique) strained his left oblique while taking extra swings during the team's off day on June 16 and will meet with Dr. Ken Akizuki to go over the results of his MRI exam. Encarnacion is expected to be out for a while, according to manager Bob Melvin. He was placed on the 10-day injured list on June 17, but fantasy managers should probably expect the 27-year-old outfielder to be out beyond the mid-July All-Star break. Encarnacion didn't make his 2025 debut until June due to a fractured hand, and when he finally returned, he went 3-for-22 at the plate in eight games before injuring his oblique. It's been that kind of season for Encarnacion, who looked like he was going to be a big part of the team's lineup when he was swinging the bat well in spring training.

The Giants have placed outfielder Jerar Encarnacion (oblique) on the 10-day injured list with a left-oblique strain. In a corresponding move, Daniel Johnson, who was optioned to make room for Rafael Devers, is right back with the team, according to MLB.com's Justice delos Santos. Encarnacion is slashing .136/.136/.182 in eight games since returning from a hand fracture that kept him sidelined until early June, and he'll now spend at least another 10 days on the IL. He has one run scored, one stolen base, and zero RBI or home runs in that eight-game stretch. Encarnacion has not been able to build off of his .248/.277/.425 2024 slash line in 119 plate appearances in 2024 and is not a must-hold in deeper fantasy leagues while he's out.

The San Francisco Giants activated outfielder Jerar Encarnacion (hand) from the 60-day injured list on Monday and optioned outfielder Luis Matos to Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move, according to NBC Sports Bay Area's Alex Pavlovic. Encarnacion isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's contest against the division-rival San Diego Padres, but the right-handed-hitting outfielder could see decent playing time now that he's back. The 27-year-old Dominican suffered a fractured left hand in spring training that caused him to miss the first two months of the regular season. Encarnacion was tearing it up in spring training before his injury and looked to be a big part of the lineup, so he's worth a waiver-wire pickup for outfield depth in deep-mixed fantasy leagues now that he's back. In 58 games in his two MLB seasons, Encarnacion has hit .221/.250/.389 with eight home runs and 33 RBI.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jerar Encarnacion (hand) is starting a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Sacramento, according to the team. Encarnacion is ready to restart his rehab assignment after suffering a setback with Sacramento earlier in May. Barring a setback, the 27-year-old outfielder should be ready to rejoin the Giants major-league roster for his 2025 debut early in June. Encarnacion was tearing it up at the plate in spring training before injuring his hand, so when he's fully healthy, he could see regular playing time in San Francisco as a power option from the right side. The Dominican played in 35 games for the Gigantes last year and hit .248 (28-for-113) with five home run, 19 RBI, 13 runs and a stolen base. Fantasy managers in deep-mixed leagues looking an outfielder with power should keep an eye on him.

The San Francisco Giants are saying that outfielder Jerar Encarnacion (hand) could play in minor-league rehab games as early as this weekend, and it looks like he's on track to be fully ready when he's eligible to come off the 60-day injured list on May 23, according to NBC Sports Bay Area's Alex Pavlovic. Encarnacion has yet to make his 2025 season debut after having surgery to fix a fractured left hand in late March, but he should be back with the Giants before the calendar flips to June. The 27-year-old Dominican was swinging a hot bat in spring training before his injury and looked to be in line for a regular role as the team's designated hitter, so fantasy managers in deeper leagues should keep a watchful eye on what his role is when he returns from the IL. In 35 games for San Fran in 2024, Encarnacion hit .248/.277/.425 with five home runs, 19 RBI and 13 runs scored in 119 trips to the plate.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jerar Encarnacion (hand) underwent successful surgery on Friday and is targeting a return to the lineup in eight weeks. Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay noted that while Encarnacion is sidelined, Wilmer Flores will likely operate as the primary designated hitter. Encarnacion suffered a fracture in his left hand earlier in camp. He was expected to serve as a top option at designated hitter at the start of the campaign. Last season, Encarnacion appeared in career-high 36 contests and posted a .248/.277/.425 slash line. However, under the hood, he generated an elite .275 xBA with a .501 xSLG, which suggests he should have positive regression when he returns to the lineup. For now, fantasy managers should expect Flores to be the primary DH in San Francisco.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jerar Encarnacion (hand) is set to undergo surgery on his fractured left hand on Friday. He suffered this injury during spring training. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the team will likely provide a definitive timetable following the operation. Encarnacion was in a good position to make the Opening Day roster and potentially have an everyday spot in the starting nine. Last season, Encarnacion appeared in a career-high 35 games and posted a .248/.277/.425 slash line with five doubles and five home runs. Across this short stint, he generated an elite .348 xwOBA with a .501 xSLG and a 58.8 percent hard-hit rate. While he is sidelined, Wilmer Flores will likely continue to serve as the everyday DH in San Francisco.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jerar Encarnacion (hand) has been diagnosed with a fractured left hand, according to the team. Encarnacion recently fractured his hand while attempting to make a diving catch in a Cactus League game and will now be forced to miss at least the next couple of weeks, and possibly more. It's a tough blow for the Giants and the 27-year-old Dominica, who was hitting .302 (16-for-53) with two home runs, seven doubles, 14 RBI and four runs scored in 20 games played this spring. Encarnacion should still have a big role for San Francisco when he's healed, primarily as their designated hitter, but this news certainly puts a damper on what had been a rising fantasy value. With Encarnacion sidelined for the foreseeable future, veteran Wilmer Flores might be the biggest beneficiary for DH at-bats to open the season in San Fran.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jerar Encarnacion (head) exited Friday's contest early after diving for a ball. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, as the team did not provide an update. Encarnacion has enjoyed a strong spring training as he has posted a .302/.309/.547 slash line with seven doubles and two home runs. Last season, he logged a career-high 35 contests at the MLB level. During this stint, Encarnacion posted a .248/.277/.425 slash line with five doubles and three home runs. However, he generated an elite .275 xBA with a .501 xSLG, which suggests that he should see significant positive regression during the 2025 campaign. He is currently competing for the designated hitter role. If he were to miss the remainder of camp, the Giants may opt for him to begin his campaign at the Triple-A level.