According to MLB.com’s Mark Sheldon, the Reds are working to avoid arbitration with third baseman Edwin Encarnacion.
A hearing is scheduled for February 17. Encarnacion is seeking $3.7MM while the club offered $2.55MM. The 26-year-old hit .251/.340/.466 last season with 26 home runs and 68 RBI, but his defense has been questioned by some critics.
