Jerar Encarnacion leaves MLB, signs with Yokohama DeNA BayStars
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Jerar Encarnacion, formerly of the San Francisco Giants, has left Major League Baseball after being cut from the team. He struggled at the plate this season, batting.176 in 35 plate appearances. Following his release, he signed with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars in Japan. Encarnacion's move marks a fresh start as he joins a team currently underperforming and searching for ways to improve following recent roster changes. His new opportunity could help revive his career after a challenging tenure in MLB.
- •Encarnacion batted.223 over three seasons with the Giants.
- •He was designated for assignment before opting to play in Japan.
- •Yokohama DeNA BayStars has a 25-34-2 record this season.
- •The team recently released a pitcher and had a first baseman retire.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — San Francisco Giants’ 3-Year Outfielder Leaves MLB After Slow Start
"The San Francisco Giants’ former outfielder opted to move on from Major League Baseball after being cut by the team.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- MLB•Sep 12, 2026, 9:53 PMGrand slam, leadoff homer from Lindor lift Mets to 12-2 win over Yankees
MLB•Sep 12, 2026, 9:50 PMMookie Betts Makes Dodgers History With Franchise’s 10,000th Home Run
MLB•Sep 12, 2026, 7:46 PMMiami Marlins vs Los Angeles Dodgers
MLB•Sep 12, 2026, 7:35 PMWashington Nationals vs Los Angeles Angels Game Thread
MLB•Sep 12, 2026, 7:35 PM9/12 Gamethread: Giants vs. Padres
MLB•Sep 12, 2026, 7:24 PMDodgers news: Shohei Ohtani out for Reds clash, Freddie Freeman will DH