Mariners working on deal to trade Edwin Encarnacion to Yankees

June 16, 2019 at 5:29AM

The New York Yankees reportedly neared a trade for Seattle first baseman Edwin Encarnacion on Saturday night, looking to boost a power-packed lineup that's been beset by injuries.

Encarnacion was not on the field for Mariners pregame warmups Saturday at Oakland.

The 36-year-old Encarnacion began the day leading the American League with 21 home runs in his first season with Seattle. He has averaged 37 homers and 109 RBI in his past seven years.

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• The Cubs placed starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks on the 10-day injured list because of right shoulder inflammation.

• The Angels designated Cody Allen (0-2, 6.26 ERA) for assignment Saturday, a day after the veteran reliever gave up four runs in a loss to the Rays.

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