The slugger went 2 for 4 in the game with two RBI. He walked and is batting .266. 

Encarnacion has hit in eight straight games and has four homers over his last 10 games with eight RBI over that span. He's currently in the top three in the American League in both homers and RBI (53). 

Although first base is deep in Fantasy, third base is riddled with underperformers (Mike Moustakas, Will Middlebrooks, Chase Headley) and was shallower to begin with. So being able to move Encarnacion to third base for the rest of the season could allow a team to pick up a higher-end first baseman in his place, while ditching an underperformer. 

With Brett Lawrie expected back at some point, and Encarnacion not exactly a stalwart defender, it remains to be seen if he will get the 20 games necessary to carry eligibility over for next year, which would make him a dynasty league target. For now, though, give Encarnacion a bump in value, and consider him in trades if you need third-base help. 

Encarnacion's solo homer in the first inning off starter Tim Lincecum was all the hurler would allow for the Giants against Toronto. Encarnacion went 1 for 4 and is batting .264. 

The 30-year-old has 17 homers and 48 RBI as he's homered in back-to-back games and in four of his last eight contests. 

Encarnacion has a six-game hitting streak and has hit safely in 15 of his last 17 games. He has a .361 average, five home runs and 21 RBI during that stretch.

He's hitting .266 on the season with 24 walks and 33 strikeouts.

Blue Jays manager John Gibbons told MLB.com it's a short-term move, and once the team is at full strength and has the designated hitter available, Encarnacion will go back across the diamond to his usual place at first base.