Edwin Encarnacion (oblique) no longer needs treatment and is expected to play first base by the end of this week, Barry Davis of Sportsnet reports.
Encarnacion (oblique) no longer needs treatment and is expected to play first base by the end of this week, Barry Davis of Sportsnet reports.
Analysis:
Encarnacion got to play in his first game action earlier Monday and looked good at the plate. He is expected to play in games throughout the week, beginning with being a designated hitter and then progressing to playing first base. As long as all goes well, this should help the slugger be ready for Opening Day.
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