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Encarnacion to debut in Tribe's Cactus opener

The Indians added Encarnacion over the winter to be a difference-maker.

Edwin Encarnacion produced 42 homers and an American League-leading 127 RBIs last season, and should remain a powerful force as he moves to Cleveland

For Saturday's 3:05 p.m. ET/1:05 MST Cactus League opener against the Reds -- live on MLB.TV -- Encarnacion will make his debut as Cleveland's new cleanup hitter. Atop the lineup will be designated hitter Carlos Santana, followed by third baseman Jose Ramirez, shortstop Francisco Lindor, Encarnacion at first base and Yan Gomes behind the plate.