Based on your interaction with Edwin Encarnacion while he was with the Reds, is he a good fit for the Cleveland Indians? — LARRY, Washington Twp.

Pitcher Anthony DeSclafani is looking into getting a platelet-rich plasma injection to speed up his recovery, so are the Cincinnati Reds seeking plasma donors? DAVE, Miamisburg/Centerville/Beavercreek.

If they are they would be looking for a few good men, not a couple of old guys like us with tired blood. Are you still on Geritol? The Reds already are bringing in new blood to replace old blood.

How do you see the pitching rotation now that Homer Bailey and Anthony DeSclafani are on the disabled list? — JAY, Englewood.

With little more than two weeks before opening day, all rotation candidates need to avoid the hallway leading to the training room. That’s where too many Reds pitchers spend too much time. Brandon Finnegan probably will be the opening day starter followed by journeyman Scott Feldman and three to be named. There are seven solid candidates for three spots — Tim Adleman, Bronson Arroyo, Rookie Davis, Amir Garrett, Cody Reed, Sal Romano and

E.E. has come a long way from his days as a wild-throwing third baseman who had to be disciplined a couple of times for lack of hustle with the Reds. The maturation process worked extremely well for him. He is best suited as a DH or first baseman and since the Reds don’t employ a DH and first base is occupied by an entrenched Joey Votto, the American League Indians are a perfect fit. Fans not paying attention on that left field concourse in Progressive Field better have some good Progressive insurance.

Who will be the leader on the field and in the clubhouse for the Reds? — DONALD, Grove City.

As the elder statesman with the most service, Joey Votto will assume that label, even if he prefers his privacy and is not vociferous. But he has taken it upon himself to be Billy Hamilton’s guru, and the way he does the three P’s (prepare, practice, play) is something the other players notice and should emulate.

How do the Reds plan to get Dilson Herrera at-bats regularly when he is healthy? — RYAN, Lewisburg.

He will get all the at-bats he needs at Class AAA Louisville. The Reds optioned him there last week. Herrera, obtained from the New York Mets in the Jay Bruce trade, had a bad shoulder last