This year, Stanton has been sidelined since April 1, due to biceps, shoulder and calf/knee issues. More: Bud Selig was not happy when Barry Bonds passed Hank Aaron as home run king. Opinion: 50 years ago, the 1969 Mets helped heal a nation in turmoil Stanton dealt with a hamstring issue for much of last August but did not go on the injured list. In his first season as an American Leaguer last year, Stanton started 85 games at DH and 72 in the outfield. The arrival of Encarnacion could potentially take DH at-bats away from Stanton, making him a more-or-less full-time outfielder. ![]() He also has a $5 million buyout for 2020 if his club option for $20 million is not triggered. ![]() Obtained by Seattle from Cleveland in a three-way trade that involved Tampa Bay last December, Encarnacion is in the final year of a three-year, $60 million contract. Right-handed pitching prospect Juan Then, 19, is the lone player going to Seattle in return for Encarnacion, according to USA TODAY’s Bob Nightengale. The trade for Encarnacion and the returns of Stanton and Judge will also impact the playing time of Brett Gardner, Clint Frazier and Cameron Maybin. The acquisition of Encarnacion would seem to end the Kendrys Morales experiment the switch-hitting first baseman/designated hitter is currently on the 10-day injured list with a mild left calf strain.Įncarnacion would be expected to play some at first base and perhaps mainly serve as a DH with the Yankees, who are also expected to get Giancarlo Stanton back from the IL by Tuesday and Aaron Judge before too long.
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