"Reds Promote Top Infield Prospect Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Rookie's Name Cut Short on Uniform"
TL;DR
The Cincinnati Reds have called up their No. 5 prospect, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, for his MLB debut. The 23-year-old infielder will bat seventh as the designated hitter against the San Francisco Giants. Encarnacion-Strand, who has the longest full name in Major League history, has been impressive in Triple-A Louisville, batting .331 with 20 home runs. He joins a young and talented Reds lineup as they aim to close the gap in the NL Central standings.
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