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Outfielder Jerar Encarnacion released by the San Francisco Giants

San Francisco Giants On SI·Ryan Boman·28 days ago
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Just hours after making the call to Sacramento to summon #1 prospect Bryce Eldridge and catcher/utility player Jesus Rodriguez to San Francisco, the Giants made another roster reshaping move. The team designated outfielder Jerar Encarnacion for assignment, effectively severing ties with the four-year veteran. Encarnacion was a non-factor for the squad, hitting just .176 with six hits, one double double, 0 home runs, and 0 RBI over 34 at-bats. He posted a .200 OBP and a .206 slugging percentage, with eight strikeouts. To open roster spots for Bryce Eldridge and Jesus Rodriguez, the Giants DFA'd Jerar Encarnacion and optioned Will Brennan back to Triple-A. They have just three true outfielders on the roster, but Rodriguez can play LF and Christian Koss has some OF experience too.…

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