GOODYEAR, Ariz. – The Cincinnati Reds cut five prospects from Major League camp Tuesday, including Christian Encarnacion-Strand who was one of the hitting standouts of the spring.
Along with Encarnacion-Strand, the Reds sent shortstop Elly De La Cruz, infielder Matt McLain and pitchers Ricky Karcher and Casey Legumina to minor league camp. None of the five players have any Major League experience and McLain was the only one who had prior experience in big-league camp.
Encarnacion-Strand, who began playing more first base during camp, led the Cactus League in home runs (four) and RBI (13) while posting a .