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Giants Outfielder Finds New Home Overseas After MLB Cut
15 Jun
Summary
- Jerar Encarnacion departed San Francisco Giants after a slow start.
- He signed with Japan's Yokohama DeNA BayStars for a fresh opportunity.
- Encarnacion struggled offensively in 35 plate appearances this season.
Jerar Encarnacion, formerly with the San Francisco Giants, has signed with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars in Japan. This transition comes after the Giants designated him for assignment due to his performance struggles early in the 2026 season. Encarnacion hit .176 with no home runs in 35 plate appearances for San Francisco.
His departure closed the door on his latest Major League Baseball opportunity. Encarnacion decided to pursue a fresh start in Japan rather than continuing to seek a role within affiliated baseball. He previously played for the Giants across three seasons, batting .223.
The BayStars, currently 25-34-2, are looking to improve their roster after losing a pitcher to injury and a first baseman to retirement. Encarnacion's move to Nippon Professional Baseball could offer a chance for him to regain his form and potentially create a pathway back to MLB.
