The Giants activated first baseman/corner outfielder from the 60-day injured list before tonights game against San Diego. Outfielder was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento. The move bumps the teams 40-man roster count to 39. Encrnacion broke a bone in his left hand when he dove for a ball in Spring Training. He underwent surgery that knocked him out for the first two months of the season. Encarnacion had entered camp with a decent path to playing time, especially against left-handed pitching. He could pick up short-side platoon reps at first base from and figured to get a lot of run as the designated hitter. has hit for enough power to establish himself as Bob Melvins top choice at DH. The lefty-swinging Wade has had a terrible season at first base, though. Hell take a .167/.271/.271 slash line into play tonight. While Wade has never been a conventionally slugging first baseman, he reached base at north of a .370 clip in each of the past two seasons. The Giants continue to give him the majority of playing time against righty pitching. has gotten some first base Tommy Nance Jersey reps as well. Hes hitting .195 with no homers in 15 games. Encarnacion, 27, appeared in 35 games late last season. He hit five homers while slugging .425, but it came with a .248 average and a .277 on-base mark. His only previous experience consisted of 23 games for the Marlins in 2022. Wade remains the starter tonight against San Diego right-hander . Melvin conceded that he could cede playing time rather quickly if he doesnt get on track offensively. Its going to be about performance here. If (Wade) starts to take off here he might see more playing time, and if not, you might see Jerar a little bit more, he told reporters (link via ). In either case, this remains an area to watch as the 33-26 Giants approach deadline season. looms in the minors, but hes still 20 years old and has yet to play a Triple-A game. wrote last week that the organization will get former top prospect some first base reps in Triple-A as well. Luciano is only hitting .212/.335/.394 over 52 games with Sacramento, so hes not an ideal option either. Shawn Green Jersey