SF Giants power-hitting bat Jerar Encarnación is out of minor league options, so he will need to make the team out of camp. The coaching staff is seemingly motivated to give him a long look in the Cactus League, but he has not done much yet with that playing time.
SF Giants power-hitting bat off to a rough start in spring training
Playing time in spring training usually reveals a lot about who a team wants to see perform. For the regulars, playing time is more about getting ready for the reason. They are not competing for a spot.