Christian Encarnacion-Strand Emerges as Major Power Threat for Orioles

Acquired via DFA from the Reds in April, 26-year-old Christian Encarnacion-Strand became a vital revelation for the Baltimore Orioles. Holding MLB's longest full name, CES slugged 11 homers with a .513 SLG and .838 OPS across 58 games. He seized the everyday third base job after injuries struck, excelling particularly against lefties with a 1.009 OPS and proving to be a clutch performer down the stretch for the O's.