Christian Encarnacion-Strand News: Idle Saturday

Published on June 14, 2025

Encarnacion-Strand isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers.

In seven games since returning from the injured list, Encarnacion-Strand has gone 9-for-19 (.310) with three home runs, seven RBI and five runs scored. The Reds will give him a chance to rest Saturday while Spencer Steer starts at first base and Gavin Lux mans third.