SF Giants notes: Encarnacion’s wild trip back to MLB, Ramos’ injury and improvements in the running game

CINCINNATI — Pretty cool first couple days back in the big leagues for Jerar Encarnacion, who started the year in the Mexican League.

Took part in a no-hitter one night. Slugged a home run the next.

At least one of those has become routine for the hulking 26-year-old outfielder. After he went unsigned this past winter, Encarnacion caught on with Oaxaca and homered 19 times in 26 games, then slugged 10 more after joining Triple-A Sacramento in June.

But almost two years — 686 days ...