The Yankees have exercised a $5 million buyout on Edwin Encarnacion's contract, making him a free agent. The first baseman/DH hit 34 home runs last season.
Edwin Encarnacion received a warm ovation from fans when he made his Yankees debut at home Monday night.
The Seattle Mariners have traded Edwin Encarnacion to the New York Yankees for cash considerations and minor league pitcher Juan Then.
The Indians' lineup is at full power for Game 5. Edwin Encarnacion is back.
Edwin Encarnacion, who hasn't played since Game 2 due to an ankle injury, believes he'll be in Wednesday's Game 5 lineup against the Yankees. "There is no tomorrow," he said.
Injured slugger Edwin Encarnacion was out of the Cleveland Indians' starting lineup Sunday night for Game 3 of their AL Division Series against the New York Yankees.
