Edwin Encarnacion (back) sitting out again on Friday for Seattle
Seattle Mariners first baseman Edwin Encarnacion (back) is sitting out his second straight game on Friday.
Encarnacion is dealing with a back issue and will be held out for precautionary reasons on Friday. There is a chance he could be available to pinch hit if needed. Tim Beckham will remain in the lineup at DH versus the Oakland A's.
Encarnacion is batting .241 with 21 homers and 49 RBI over 289 plate appearances this season.
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