The Cincinnati Reds reinstated veteran outfielder Jake Fraley from the injured list on Saturday, while optioning struggling slugger Christian Encarnacion-Strand to Triple-A Louisville.
Fraley is coping with a torn labrum in his right shoulder but has received a cortisone injection in an effort to continue playing through the injury for the remainder of the season.
The 30-year-old Fraley is batting .224 with five home runs and 17 RBIs.
Encarnacion-Strand, 25, has recently spent more time on the bench due to his struggles both at the plate and defensively. He’s slashing .208/.234/.377 over 36 games this season with the Reds.
He’s expected to get regular playing time in Triple-A Louisville, where the team hopes he can refine his approach at the plate.
You can see the Reds announcement below:
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