Cincinnati Reds Receive Unfortunate Injury News About Two Key Players
CINCINNATI — Reds manager David Bell shared some unfortunate injury news on Tuesday.
Christian Encarnacion-Strand is dealing with ligament damage in his right wrist and could be forced to undergo season-ending surgery. Encarnacion-Strand was placed on the 10-day injured list in May.
The 24-year-old has posted a .190/.220/.293 slash line with two home runs in 29 games this season.
Meanwhile, starter Brandon Williamson has a lesion in his shoulder and could miss the rest of the season if he has to undergo surgery. It's unfortunate for both players and for the Reds.
Both Encarnacion-Strand and Williamson were expected to be major conrtibutors this season.
Manager David Bell fielded questions today about statuses of Encarnacion-Strand and Williamson. Both have been considering options that include season ending surgeries.
— Mark Sheldon (@m_sheldon) June 11, 2024
CES has ligament damage with his fractured hand. Williamson has a lesion in his shoulder.
David Bell said there was ligament damage along with Christian Encarnacion-Strand’s wrist injury. He’s seeing a specialist before making a decision. “Surgery is an option,” Bell said. “We’re hopeful he can start progressing. If that’s what he and the specialist decide.”
— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) June 11, 2024
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