Giants Designate Jerar Encarnacion For Assignment

Key Points:

• The San Francisco Giants have designated outfielder Jerar Encarnacion for assignment and optioned Will Brennan to Triple-A Sacramento to make room for the recalls of Bryce Eldridge and Jesús Rodríguez, as well as right-hander Trevor McDonald.
• Encarnacion, signed in May 2024 after strong performances in the Mexican League and Triple-A, has struggled in the majors with a .223/.248/.371 batting line and a wRC+ of 71, leading to his DFA status due to being out of minor league options.
• Left-hander Erik Miller was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to May 1 with a low back strain, reducing the Giants' left-handed bullpen options to Matt Gage and Ryan Borucki.
• Trevor McDonald is expected to make a spot start tonight due to the recent heavy use of the Giants' starting rotation, with the possibility of returning to the minors afterward to accommodate bullpen needs.
• Encarnacion is likely to clear waivers given his recent performance struggles, and he may elect free agency if outrighted again, while the Giants aim to shake up their underperforming offense.