Add in 12-team leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After missing the last month and a half with a back issue, Christian Encarnacion-Strand was activated from the IL on Friday and inserted back into the Cincinnati starting lineup at first base.

It's fair to say, then, that nobody has forgotten about him despite the length of his absence, and indeed, before even throwing his first official pitch of 2025, he's already rostered in 83 percent of CBS Sports leagues.

Christian Encarnacion-Strand has a big bat that can make a difference, but injuries have interrupted his progress more than he or the Reds would like. Freshly back from a long stint on the injured list,

Francona's reaction to his first game back in Cleveland since his 2023 retirement? "I mean, it's an America's Cup game, with the added pressure."

Reds second. Christian Encarnacion-Strand strikes out on a foul tip. Tyler Stephenson strikes out swinging. Will Benson walks. Santiago Espinal singles to right field. Will Benson to second.

Christian Encarnacion-Strand hits a home run for the third straight game and puts the Reds on the board in the bottom of the 4th inning

Christian Encarnacion-Strand conectó un jonrón en la sexta entrada para empatar el juego antes de que se suspendiera el viernes por la noche y luego pegó un

Cincinnati Reds infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand returned to the Major League roster this weekend rather emphatically.