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GIants activate Jerar Encarnacion from 60-day IL

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Giants Notes: Hicks, Encarnacion, First Base

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Giants OF/DH Jerar Encarnacion (hand) out 8 weeks after surgery

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jerar Encarnacion had surgery on his fractured left hand and is expected to miss eight weeks. Encarnacion was injured in a March 21 spring training game while trying to make a catch in the outfield.

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Giants OF to miss eight weeks after undergoing hand surgery

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San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / March 22

$Reports: Giants OF/DH Jerar Encarnacion fractures left hand$

Reports: Giants OF/DH Jerar Encarnacion fractures left hand

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jerar Encarnacion has a fractured left hand, according to multiple media reports. Encarnacion suffered the injury during Friday's spring training game while trying to make a catch in the outfield.