TODAY : Encarnacion will undergo surgery on his injured hand tomorrow, according to multiple Giants beat writers. The team will release a timeline for Encarnacions recovery once the procedure is complete, which could hint that there is more damage than just the fractured finger. MARCH 22, 12:22PM : Contrary to the Giants initial report, Encarnacion told and other media that the injury was indeed limited to just his left ring finger. The hairline feature will need roughly 4-6 weeks of recovery time. 11:38AM : sustained a fractured left hand while diving for a ball in the Giants Cactus League game yesterday, the team told reporters (including ). More testing will be done to explore the full extent of the injury, but Encarnacion will certainly be starting the year on the Giants injured list. Encarnacion was removed from the game with what was initially described a jammed left ring finger, though the first round of scans revealed the more serious hand fracture. As noted by , Andrew Knizner Jersey the fact that Encarnacion is getting more tests could hint that surgery might be required, which would mean an even longer stint on the sidelines for the 27-year-old. Its a tough setback for a player who was viewed as a strong candidate to earn the bulk of the Giants DH at-bats. Encarnacion was hitting .302/.309/.547 with two homers over 55 Spring Training plate appearances, building on the power he displayed over 119 PA (.248/.277/.425) at the MLB level last season. As a right-handed hitter, Encarnacion also couldve found playing time as a complement to the left-handed hitting at first base, or for in right field. With Encarnacion now out of action, Slu ser figures both and have a path to breaking camp with the Giants. Matos is a right-handed hitter who can now perhaps slide into the role of spelling Yaz against southpaws, while should split time with Wade when Flores isnt also getting a good chunk of DH time. has been bothered by a bad back in the late stages of San Franciscos camp, and while Lees i sue , his potential absence along with Encarnacions injury might leave the Giants with a couple of sudden roster holes to addre s as Opening Day approaches. Jacob Degrom Jersey