Encarnacion (hand) isn't likely to be activated from the 60-day injured list until the Giants' next homestand, which runs from June 2-8, per MLB.com.

EDGE Analysis

Encarnacion has been on the injured list since fracturing his left hand in mid-March and undergoing surgery. The 27-year-old began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on May 10 but was shut down after playing just two games due to hand soreness. After being re-evaluated, Encarnacion traveled to the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on May 21 for additional at-bats and is expected to resume his rehab assignment with Sacramento shortly.

Giants manager Bob Melvin said that Encarnacion (hand) is scheduled to report to the rookie-level Arizona Complex League later this week to resume his rehab assignment, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

After opening the season on the injured list while recovering from left hand surgery, Encarnacion was cleared to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on May 10, but he played in just two games before being shut down when he experienced renewed soreness. Encarnacion seems to have responded well to getting a little more than a week off to rest, so he'll head to Arizona to get some at-bats in before eventually moving his assignment back to Sacramento. Melvin said that Encarnacion isn't on track to return from the 60-day IL when first eligible May 26, but he could be activated in advance of the Giants' series in Miami next weekend. Encarnacion is likely to fill a short-side platoon role in the corner outfield or at designated hitter once he's back with the Giants.

Encarnacion (hand) will resume swinging a bat Tuesday and is now expected to re-start his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento by the end of the week, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Encarnacion was placed on the 60-day injured list in March and underwent surgery after fracturing his left hand. The 27-year-old began his rehab assignment with Sacramento on May 10 but returned to San Francisco for re-evaluation Friday after experiencing soreness. Encarnacion remains on track for a return to the majors when eligible Monday, barring any setbacks in his rehab assignment.

Encarnacion (hand) is expected to rejoin Triple-A Sacramento as soon as Tuesday, per MLB.com.

EDGE Analysis

Encarnacion returned to San Francisco to be re-evaluated Friday after experiencing soreness in his left hand, but he has since been cleared to resume his rehab assignment with Sacramento. The 27-year-old began the season on the 60-day injured list after fracturing his left hand in mid-March. He made two appearances with Sacramento after starting his rehab assignment May 10 before being temporarily shut down. Encarnacion remains on track to return to the majors when eligible May 26, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Encarnacion (hand), who was sent to Triple-A Sacramento for a rehab assignment May 10, returned to San Francisco on Friday and is set to be re-evaluated after experiencing soreness, per MLB.com.

EDGE Analysis

During his rehab assignment, Encarnacion made two appearances with Sacramento, after the 27-year-old fractured his left hand in mid-March. Encarnacion said he feels fine, per Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, but the Giants will likely be cautious with him, as he isn't eligible to come off the 60-day injured list until May 25 anyway.

Encarnacion (hand) went 2-for-3 with an RBI double and a run scored in Triple-A Sacramento's 7-5 win over Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

After fracturing his left hand in mid-March and being placed on the 60-day IL on April 19, Encarnacion drew the starting nod at first base during his first rehab appearance. The 27-year-old could see the bulk of his playing time at first base when he returns to the Giants, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Encarnacion is on track to return as soon as he's eligible May 23, per MLB.com.

Encarnacion (hand) is starting his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Encarnacion started the season on the injured list after fracturing his left hand in mid-March. He has steadily increased his baseball activities over the past two months and is taking the final step in his recovery program by embarking on a rehab assignment. Barring any setbacks, Encarnacion could be activated from the IL when first eligible May 23. He'll start at first base in Saturday's outing, and that could be where he gets most of his playing time when he returns to the majors while Wilmer Flores stays in the DH spot, per Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Encarnacion (hand) could begin a rehab assignment as soon as this weekend, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Encarnacion underwent surgery in late March to repair a fractured left hand but appears on track for activation from the 60-day injured list when first eligible May 23. The 27-year-old appeared slated to be the Giants' primary designated hitter before getting hurt, and it's possible that's still his role since Wilmer Flores has cooled off after a red-hot first couple weeks. There could also be at-bats available at first base, where LaMonte Wade has struggled.

Encarnacion (hand) began dry swinging Monday and will continue to ramp up his hitting progression throughout the week, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Encarnacion still has about a month to go before he's eligible to return from the injured list, but his return to swinging a bat is still a significant step forward after he fractured his left hand in March.

The Giants transferred Encarnacion (hand) to the 60-day injured list Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Encarnacion continues to progress in his recovery from a procedure in March to repair a fracture in his left hand. His movement to the 60-day injured list means that he won't be eligible to rejoin the Giants until May 25, and a clearer timeline for his return will be known once he resumes baseball activities.