Cincinnati Reds deal Encarnacion-Strand to Baltimore Orioles

The Cincinnati Reds on Monday traded first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand to the Baltimore Orioles for money issues.

Encarnacion-Strand, 26, was a fourth-round choice of the Minnesota Twins out of Oklahoma State in 2021. He broke into the majors with Cincinnati in 2023, and was a part of a powerful group of Reds prospects, together with Elly Dela Cruz and Matt McLain.

But Encarnacion-Strand, who has been suffering from accidents and inconsistency at first base, was designated for task final week after beginning the season within the minor leagues. Perhaps he can add some energy to the new-look Orioles lineup, which incorporates Pete Alonso at first base.

In 2023, Encarnacion-Strand completed with 13 house runs and 37 RBIs. He posted 60 hits in 222 at-bats and stole the primary two bases of his profession. In the previous two seasons, nonetheless, he has mixed for simply eight house runs. And final season, because the Reds superior to the National League playoffs, he was restricted to 36 video games.