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Reds Designate Encarnacion-Strand, Place Trevino on Injured List

4/8/2026

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Cincinnati Reds infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand was designated for assignment after hitting .199 over the last two years.
Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino was placed on the 10-day injured list with a thoracic spine strain.
The Reds selected P.J. Higgins to fill Trevino's spot.
Encarnacion-Strand's future remains uncertain, and he may draw interest from other teams despite his declining stats.

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Cincinnati Reds infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand was designated for assignment after hitting .199 over the last two years.
Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino was placed on the 10-day injured list with a thoracic spine strain.
The Reds selected P.J. Higgins to fill Trevino's spot.
Encarnacion-Strand's future remains uncertain, and he may draw interest from other teams despite his declining stats.