Cincinnati traded 26‑year‑old first baseman Christian Encarnacion‑Strand to Baltimore for cash considerations. The move releases a player who struggled with injuries and inconsistent play after a promising 2023 campaign.

Encarnacion‑Strand, a 2021 fourth‑round pick, hit 13 homers and drove in 37 runs in 2023, but has totaled only eight home runs over his first two major‑league seasons. His limited 36 games last year helped the Reds reach the NL playoffs.

The Orioles now give the struggling hitter a chance to add power to a lineup that already features Pete Alonso at first. Encarnacion‑Strand’s arrival could diversify Baltimore’s offensive options.

With the trade, Cincinnati clears a roster spot ahead of spring training, while Baltimore looks to plug a gap left by a recent first‑base departure. The transaction signals both teams’ intent to refine their lineups for the coming season.