The Giants have shifted their right field options from Mike Yastrzemski and Luis Matos to Grant McCray and Jerar Encarnacion, who was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento. Encarnacion will primarily play right field, with performances influencing playing time among him and McCray. Encarnacion had a strong spring training but faced setbacks, including a hand fracture and an oblique strain, which affected his playing time. Despite a rocky return with limited success, he is expected to play a pivotal role in the Giants' lineup.
Prior to Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Giants ended Jerar Encarnacion's rehab assignment and recalled him from Triple-A Sacramento, optioning Luis Matos.
Manager Bob Melvin stated Encarnacion will see more time in right field than at first base due to the availability of other players for that position.
Matchups will factor into playing time between Encarnacion and Grant McCray, with Melvin indicating performance will dictate Encarnacion's role in right field.
Encarnacion was expected to join San Francisco's Opening Day roster after a strong spring training but suffered a hand fracture before the season.
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