Double E

Edwin Encarnacion was recalled to the majors after Josh Hamilton was placed on the DL. Encarnacion will likely start at 3B with Freel moving to center field. It is unclear what will happen when Hamilton returns but Encarnacion is clearly too good for AAA. He hit .413 with three home runs, two doubles and seven RBIs in 11 games in AAA. His numbers in the majors were on the other side of the spectrum and his performance in the majors during the next 15 days will likely be a big factor in whether he stays up for good. I stress: do not look at Encarnacion as a AAAA player even though he is being treated as one. Encarnacion has the talent to play in the majors, the Reds just need to give him a little time. I still expect Encarnacion to be a fantasy factor this season.