Christian Encarnacion-Strand Finally Called, Race to Waiver Wire
Christian Encarnacion-Strand Finally Called, Race to Waiver Wire
The Cincinnati Reds have drew another potential star from the organization’s vast skill pool. Christian Encarnacion-Strand was promoted a few weeks later than planned, and he should be installed right away in the heart of an already deadly Reds lineup.
People, this is an actionable fantasy event. Go get CES if he’s still available in your league (he’s presently 39% rostered in many Fantacy leagues). He has a strong chance to make a difference in four different hitting categories. His power potential is substantial:
This season, Encarnacion-Strand has been a terror at Triple-A Louisville, slashing.331/.405/.637 with 20 home runs among his 43 extra-base hits. He’s driven in 62 runs and scored 65 while playing first, third, and both corner outfield positions.
He hit 32 home runs and had a.955 OPS in three minor league appearances last year. The 23-year-old has five consecutive multi-hit games, so he’s been on a roll over the last week.
Cincinnati should have no trouble finding daily opportunities for CES, since DH and right field have been two of the team’s lightest-hitting positions all season.
The Reds were swept by the Brewers in their first series after the All-Star break, scoring only three runs. Encarnacion-Strand should give his real-life team and your fantasy team a substantial power boost.
Christian Encarnacion-Strand – Brief Bio
Christian Lee Encarnacion-Strand (born December 1, 1999) is an American baseball first baseman and third baseman who currently plays for the Cincinnati Reds.
Early life and professional career
Encarnacion-Strand attended College Park High School in Pleasant Hill, California, where she grew up. After hitting, he was selected the Diablo Athletic League Foothill Division’s most valuable player as a senior.455 yards, 40 hits, and 27 RBIs.
Yavapai College was where Encarnacion-Strand began his college baseball career. He was voted the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference Player of the Year as a freshman after hitting.402 and leading the conference with 22 home runs and 70 RBIs.
The Seattle Mariners chose Encarnacion-Strand in the 34th round of the 2019 Major League Baseball draughts, but he did not sign with the team. As a sophomore, he hit.430 with 11 home runs and 33 RBIs in 25 games before the season was cut short due to the coronavirus epidemic.
Encarnacion-Strand transferred to Oklahoma State University to finish his collegiate career. He batted.361 with 15 home runs and 66 RBIs in his only season with the Oklahoma State Cowboys and was named Big 12 Conference Newcomer of the Year.
Professional life
The Minnesota Twins picked Encarnacion-Strand in the fourth round of the 2021 Major League Baseball draughts. After signing with the team, he was assigned to the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels of Low-A Southeast.
Encarnacion-Strand began the 2022 season with the High-A Midwest League’s Cedar Rapids Kernels. In 74 games with Cedar Rapids, he hit 296/.370/.599 with 20 home runs and 68 RBIs before being promoted to the Double-A Wichita Wind Surge.
The Twins sent Encarnacion-Strand, Spencer Steer, and Steve Hajjar to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Tyler Mahle on August 2, 2022. He was assigned to the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts by the Reds.
He batted in the minor leagues in 2022.In 484 at bats, he hit 304/.368/.587 and tied for second in the minor levels with 114 RBIs, trailing only Matt Mervis.
