Orioles-Reds trade adds infield depth for the O's after injury

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The Baltimore Orioles traded for infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand from the Cincinnati Reds to bolster their infield depth following injuries. Encarnacion-Strand has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk after the trade.

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Coming off a series win against the San Francisco Giants (2-1) on Sunday, the Baltimore Orioles open a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at home. Before the game on Monday, the Orioles and the Cincinnati Reds made a trade to give the Orioles extra infield depth.

The Baltimore Orioles acquire an infielder from the Cincinnati Reds amid their roster reconstruction

Ahead of Monday night’s matchup against the Diamondbacks, the Orioles announced on X that they acquired infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand from the Reds in exchange for cash considerations. Upon his acquisition, Encarnacion-Strand got optioned to Triple-A Norfolk.

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The 26-year-old Encarnacion-Strand was designated for assignment by the Reds on April 8 after parts of three seasons in Cincinnati. In 128 games with the Reds, Encarnacion-Strand hit .233 with a .679 OPS and 21 home runs.

Encarnacion-Strand can play first base and third base, which will come in handy, as first baseman Ryan Mountcastle will miss a good chunk of time with a left foot fracture. On Monday, the Orioles placed him and transferred right-hander Yaramil Hiraldo on/to the 60-day injured list as part of their continued roster shuffling.

To take Mountcastle's spot on the active roster, the Orioles selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Weston Wilson from Triple-A Norfolk. The 31-year-old Wilso was hitting .195 with an OPS of .664 in 12 games. Wilson will offer the Orioles versatility, as he can play everywhere on the diamond.

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Who did the Baltimore Orioles trade for to improve their infield depth?

The Baltimore Orioles acquired infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand from the Cincinnati Reds.

What was the reason for the Orioles' trade with the Reds?

The trade was made to add infield depth for the Orioles after experiencing injuries to their roster.

Where has Christian Encarnacion-Strand been assigned after the trade?

After the trade, Christian Encarnacion-Strand was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk.