The Cincinnati Reds have placed catcher Jose Trevino on the 10-day injured list due to a thoracic spine strain. Simultaneously, the club has designated Christian Encarnacion-Strand for assignment, a move that clears a spot on the 40-man roster. These roster adjustments come as the Reds prepare to conclude a four-game series against the Miami Marlins on Thursday.
Trevino's ailment, described as a strain that "locks up on him," prompted an immediate IL placement. He last appeared in a game on April 4th. Encarnacion-Strand's designation for assignment signals a significant shift for the player once considered a promising slugging prospect, leaving his future with the team uncertain pending the waiver process.
To fill the vacated roster spots, the Reds have called up P.J. Higgins, a catcher-infielder, from their Triple-A affiliate in Louisville. Higgins is slated to be in the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the Marlins, with manager Terry Francona confirming his readiness to catch. Trevino is scheduled to undergo further testing and an MRI on his back in Cincinnati on Thursday.
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Encarnacion-Strand's performance this season saw him play in 10 games, hitting .222 with a .472 slugging percentage, contributing two home runs among his eight hits. His previous season, he played in 63 games with a .270 batting average and 13 home runs. Meanwhile, Higgins has shown solid performance in Triple-A Louisville, posting a .210 batting average with six home runs. He has also demonstrated a strong plate discipline, walking twice as often as striking out.
