Miami Marlins outfielder Jerar Encarnacion is starting Saturday in the team's game against the Washington Nationals.
Encarnacion is getting the nod in left field, batting eighth in the order versus Nationals starter Erick Fedde.
In 70 plate appearances this season, Encarnacion has a .182 batting average with a .532 OPS, 2 home runs, 5 runs, 12 RBI and 2 stolen bases.
Source: Baseball Press