{"playerId":969,"percentChange":0,"averageDraftPosition":198.9,"percentOwned":100,"playerRaterSEASON":10.4,"playerRater7DAY":3.2,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Encarnacion was 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Toronto's 14-3 loss to Texas Friday night.","spin":"He is now hitting .274 on the year, and has 15 home runs to go with 38 RBI. Given his run producing ability, his spot in the middle of the Blue Jays batting order, and his multiple-position eligibility, he is quite a valuable commodity in all fantasy formats.","date":"Fri May 25"},"fullName":"Edwin Encarnacion","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"With Adam Lind and Brett Lawrie firmly entrenched at the infield corners, designated hitter is the primary landing spot for the man not-so-affectionately nicknamed 'E-5.' While Encarnacion has the residual reputation of being a strikeout machine, he has made great strides in his contact skills and fanned only 14.5 percent of the time last season. Encarnacion's power has never been a question, only his ability to hit the ball and stay healthy long enough to rack up enough at-bats to make a difference. While he will have some competition for playing time, especially if Travis Snider hits himself onto the opening day Blue Jays roster, Encarnacion is an intriguing choice if you need some late pop from a third baseman. After all, strange things happen to Blue Jays power hitters who happen upon steady playing time.","seasonId":2012,"date":"Fri Feb 10"},"playerRater30DAY":10.3,"playerRater15DAY":6.5,"positionRank":1}