US EditionVersatile Jerar Encarnación Returns to Giants After March Surgery on His Broken Left Hand
- Jerar Encarnacion returned to the San Francisco Giants on Monday after surgery on his broken left hand in March sidelined him earlier this season.
- He suffered a hairline fracture diving for a ball in right field less than a week before the Giants' first regular season game, which caused him to miss 59 games.
- Encarnacion began his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on May 10, but soreness paused his rehab after two games before he returned on May 27 and hit two homers in five games.
- Manager Bob Melvin said, "We know he can give us some power," noting Encarnacion hits with power to all fields and can play first base and corner outfield positions.
- To ensure consistent playing time for Luis Matos, the Giants sent the outfielder to Triple-A, making room for Encarnacion, who is anticipated to strengthen San Francisco’s offense.
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Santa Maria Times
Independent EspañolSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bob Melvin has been waiting for the opportunity to write Jerar Encarnación’s name in San Francisco’s lineup.
Marin Independent Journal
SF Giants’ Encarnacion back from injured list, Matos optioned to Sacramento
SAN FRANCISCO — Amid their offensive struggles, the Giants are getting a much-needed reinforcement. First baseman and corner outfielder Jerar Encarnacion, who missed the first 59 games of the season after a solid performance during spring training, was activated from the 60-day injured list Monday before the Giants faced the San Diego Padres to begin a seven-game homestand. In a corresponding move, San Francisco optioned outfielder Luis Matos, w…
Giants Activate Jerar Encarnacion
The Giants activated first baseman/corner outfielder Jerar Encarnacion from the 60-day injured list before tonight’s game against San Diego. Outfielder Luis Matos was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento. The move bumps the team’s 40-man roster count to 39. Encrnacion broke a bone in his left hand when he dove for a ball in Spring Training. He underwent surgery that knocked him out for the first two months of the season. Encarnacion had entered camp …
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