September 22, 2008 Edwin Encarnacion, who is recovering from a sore left wrist, took batting practice Sunday and is hoping to return to the lineup before the end of the season, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Our View:Encarnacion was hitting well prior to getting hurt, but may not get enough at-bats in the final week to make an impact.
September 19, 2008 Due to a sprained left wrist, Edwin Encarnacion is unable to swing a bat according to MLB.com.
Our View:His return status remains day-to-day but he is likely to miss the weekend series with Milwaukee. In 480 at bats this season he is hitting just .256.
September 17, 2008 Third baseman Edwin Encarnacion was a late scratch from the Reds lineup Wednesday night against the Cardinals due to a wrist injury, according to MLB.com.
Our View:Encarnacion said his wrist was hurting on Tuesday night when he delivered a game-winning double against the Cardinals. The Reds are not sure how long he will be down.
September 15, 2008 Edwin Encarnacion's seven-game hitting streak was snapped Sunday against the Diamondbacks, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Our View:He had four multi-hit efforts over the streak, but with only two RBI.
August 30, 2008 Edwin Encarnacion went 1-for-3 with two RBI in Saturday's 7-6 win over the Giants at the Great American Ballpark. His hit went for a home run, his 24th of the season.
Our View:He has homered in back-to-back games, but is too inconsistent to pencil into fantasy lineups as a solid weekly starter.
