DH Edwin Encarnacion returned to the lineup for Game 5 after missing the previous two games with a sprained right ankle. "I watched him in the cage (during Tuesday's off day), and if I wouldn't have been looking (for some sign of the ankle bothering him), I wouldn't have known that something was going on. So I thought that was a really good sign," manager Terry Francona said. Encarnacion, who hit 38 home runs with 107 RBIs in the regular season, was 0-for-4 in Game 5 and 0-for-7 in the three games he played in the Division Series.

DH Edwin Encarnacion returned to the lineup for Game 5 of the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees on Wednesday at Progressive Field. Encarnacion has been sidelined for the last two contests with a sprained ankle that was sustained in the first inning of Game 2.

DH Edwin Encarnacion (right ankle sprain) might be able to return for Game 5 of the Indians' American League Division Series against the New York Yankees on Wednesday night. Encarnacion sustained the injury in Game 2 and missed the next two games. "I think so," manager Terry Francona said Tuesday when asked if he believes Encarnacion will be healthy enough to play. The three-time All-Star went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in the first two games of the series before departing with the injury.

DH Edwin Encarnacion missed his second consecutive game Monday due to a sprained right ankle. Before the game, manager Terry Francona said the Indians were hoping to have him available as a pinch hitter. Encarnacion was injured in the first inning of Game 2 on Friday when his leg hit second base trying not to get doubled off.

DH Edwin Encarnacion did not play Sunday in Game 3 due to a sprained right ankle. Cleveland manager Terry Francona said Encarnacion was feeling better but it was unlikely he would be available Sunday. "Unless you see him pulling a Willis Reed, you know he's probably not going to be available tonight," Francona said. "And we'll kind of still go by the day-by-day thing and see how that goes tomorrow." Encarnacion was injured in the first inning of Game 2 when his foot jammed into the second base bag attempting to get to the base on a line drive.

DH Edwin Encarnacion, who suffered an ankle injury in Game 2 of the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees, is expected to return sometime in the postseason and might even play in Sunday's Game 3. Encarnacion was injured sliding back into second base after a flyball. He suffered ligament damage to his ankle and he was on crutches with his foot in a boot Saturday. Manager Terry Francona said Encarnacion probably won't start Game 3 but said he might get into the game. "I don't know if remarkably better is a good way to say it, but he's pretty close," Francona said, according to Cleveland.com. "He's doing much better today. I don't think he's going to start on Sunday, but he's not been ruled out either." Encarnacion said no bones were broken and considered himself day-to-day. Encarnacion hit 38 homers with 107 RBIs in his first season with the Indians. Cleveland signed him to a three-year, $60 million contract after playing 2016 for the Toronto Blue Jays.

DH Edwin Encarnacion is expected to miss some time after leaving the game in the first inning with a sprained right ankle. Encarnacion suffered the injury when he jammed his leg into the second base bag. "He had an MRI and it showed a sprained ankle," manager Terry Francona said. "The severity of it, it's going to depend on how he feels. Right now they say he's day to day, which if that's the case that would be tremendous."

DH Edwin Encarnacion's three-run double in the third inning Friday brought his season total to 107 RBIs. That's the most by an Indians player since Victor Martinez had 114 in 2007. Encarnacion's 107 RBIs are the most by an Indians right-handed hitter since Juan Gonzalez had 140 in 2001.

DH Edwin Encarnacion's two-run single in the first inning and solo home run in the seventh gives him 103 RBIs for the season. He also has 101 walks, and becomes the fifth player in Indians history with 100 RBIs and 100 walks in the same season. The last to do it was Travis Hafner in 2007.

DH/1B Edwin Encarnacion played at first base Sunday in place of Carlos Santana, his first appearance at the position since Sept. 1. Encarnacion went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles and an RBI. For the season, he is hitting .254 with 37 homers and 99 RBIs.

DH Edwin Encarnacion got a day off Saturday with the quick turnaround after Friday night's 3-1 loss. He was replaced as designated hitter by Francisco Lindor. It was Encarnacion's first day off since Sept. 4. Encarnacion is hitting .252 with 37 home runs and 98 RBIs this season.

DH Edwin Encarnacion, who has hit home runs in each of the past two games, is hitting .305 in the month of September, with five home runs and 16 RBIs. Encarnacion hit his 36th home run on Sunday. That is the most home runs by an Indians player since Travis Hafner hit 42 in 2006.

DH Edwin Encarnacion's infield single in the seventh inning stretched his streak to 32 consecutive games in which he has reached base. That's the longest active streak in the majors.

DH Edwin Encarnacion gave the Indians all the runs they needed with a booming three-run homer in the first inning on Friday against Orioles LHP Wade Miley, giving the Indians a 3-0 lead. "I don't think there is ever going to be a moment where he hits the ball where it's not a 'wow' every time it goes over that fence," Indians RHP Mike Clevinger said. "There is so much power and force that he brings to the plate it's almost scary."

DH Edwin Encarnacion gave the Indians all the runs they needed with a booming three-run home run in the first inning off LHP Wade Miley, giving the Indians a 3-0 lead. "I don?t think there is ever going to be a moment where he hits the ball where it's not a wow every time it goes over that fence," Indians RHP Mike Clevinger said. "There is so much power and force that he brings to the plate it's almost scary."

CLEVELAND -- Edwin Encarnacion hit a three-run homer as the Cleveland Indians ran their team-record winning streak to 16 games with a 5-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night.Encarnacion hit his 34th homer in the first inning off Wade Miley. Carlos Santana added an RBI double while Francisco Lindor scored on a wild pitch in the seventh.Mike Clevinger (9-5) allowed three hits in six innings for Cleveland, which posted its 17th shutout of the season.Miley (8-12) allowed four runs and six hits in 5 2/3 innings.Nationals 11, Phillies 10WASHINGTON -- Michael Taylor drove in a career-high five runs as Washington held on to beat Philadelphia.Taylor hit an inside-the-park grand slam in the third inning and Trea Turner hit a two-run homer as Washington reduced its magic number for winning the Nationals League East to three.Maikel Franco hit a three-run homer off Shawn Kelly in the ninth for the Phillies. Odubel Herrera extended his hitting streak to 21 games with an RBI infield single.Washington... [More]

CLEVELAND -- Edwin Encarnacion hit a three-run homer as the Cleveland Indians ran their team-record winning streak to 16 games with a 5-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night.Encarnacion hit his 34th homer in the first inning off Wade Miley. Carlos Santana added an RBI double while Francisco Lindor scored on a wild pitch in the seventh.Mike Clevinger (9-5) allowed three hits in six innings for Cleveland, which posted its 17th shutout of the season.Miley (8-12) allowed four runs and six hits in 5 2/3 innings.Nationals 11, Phillies 10WASHINGTON -- Michael Taylor drove in a career-high five runs as Washington held on to beat Philadelphia.Taylor hit an inside-the-park grand slam in the third inning and Trea Turner hit a two-run homer as Washington reduced its magic number for winning the Nationals League East to three.Maikel Franco hit a three-run homer off Shawn Kelly in the ninth for the Phillies. Odubel Herrera extended his hitting streak to 21 games with an RBI infield single.Washington... [More]

DH Edwin Encarnacion went 3-for-4 with a home run and a walk in the Indians 11-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Encarnacion has reached safely in 30 straight games and extended his hitting streak to eight games. During that stretch, Encarnacion is hitting .407 with two doubles, three home runs, nine RBIs and has five multi-hit games.

DH Edwin Encarnacion extended his hitting streak to seven games, going 1-for-4 with a walk. He is hitting .407 with two doubles, two homers and six RBIs in that stretch.

1B/DH Edwin Encarnacion hit his 32nd home run of the season leading off the sixth inning of Friday's first game against Detroit. The home run broke a 1-1 tie and looked until the eighth as though it would be the game-winner. Manager Terry Francona only had four players start both games, and Encarnacion was one of them. In the second game, Encarnacion walked twice, singled, doubled and scored three times.