Nick Kirby and Craig Sandlin break down the surprising news that Christian Encarnacion-Strand has been designated for assignment, the corresponding move to PJ Higgins being called up from Triple-A to replace the injured Jose Trevino. They dive into Encarnacion-Strand’s time with the Reds, what led to this point, and what could be next for his career.
They also discuss what Higgins brings to the table and how he could help fill the void behind the plate. Plus, the guys react to the Reds’ errorless streak staying alive thanks to a scoring change and provide an update on Rece Hinds.