After one rehab game with the High-A Stockton Ports (who play about an hour outside of West Sacramento) on Saturday night, Kurtz was back in the A's clubhouse on Sunday morning so

Encarnacion-Strand was activated Friday off the injured list, the Reds announced Friday. Encarnacion-Strand had been on the IL since April 17 (back inflammation). "CES" batted .324 with a 1.095 OPS in his 10-game rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville. His hot hitting at that level included two home runs, five doubles and seven RBIs.

The Cincinnati Reds activated Christian Encarnacion-Strand from the injured list Friday and designated Austin Wynns for assignment, ending their three-catcher setup despite Wynns’ strong production.

Los Rojos cambiaron al receptor Austin Wynns a los Atléticos el domingo a cambio de dinero en efectivo. El viernes, Wynns fue designado para asignación cuando Christian Encarnación-Strand fue activado de la lista de lesionados.

Austin Wynns was recently let go by the Cincinnatti Reds. Here is why the San Diego Padres should replace their backup catcher Martin Maldonado with Austin Wynns

The Cincinnati Reds activated infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand from the injured list on Friday and designated veteran catcher Austin Wynns for assignment. Encarnacion-Strand hit .318 with nine extra-base hits in 12 minor league rehab games between the ACL Reds and Triple-A Louisville.