San Francisco Giants outfielder Jerar Encarnación is set to miss the start of the season due to a broken bone in his left hand, an injury sustained while attempting a diving catch. The estimated recovery time is four to five weeks, with surgery being a potential option, as indicated by manager Bob Melvin. During spring training, Encarnación showcased promising performance, hitting .302 with two home runs and 14 RBIs. His 2024 regular season yielded a .248 batting average with five home runs and 19 RBIs over 113 at-bats.