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Jeimer Candelario

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KC
Thu, Mar 20
L 11-8
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CHW
Fri, Mar 21
L 8-5
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SEA
Fri, Mar 21
W 5-3
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SD
Sat, Mar 22
L 1-0
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CLE
Sun, Mar 23
W 13-2
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SF
Thu, Mar 27
4:10 pm
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SF
Sat, Mar 29
4:10 pm
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SF
Sun, Mar 30
1:40 pm
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TEX
Mon, Mar 31
6:40 pm
RASN
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TEX
Tue, Apr 1
6:40 pm
RASN
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Jeimer Candelario's first season with Cincinnati was a letdown after he inked a three-year, $42 million contract in December of 2023. He played through various injuries throughout the first half, including elbow, shin and hamstring issues, before a fractured left great toe ended his season in August. The Candy Man deserves credit for taking advantage of his new digs, hitting 15 homers at home to reach 20 for the season in 463 total plate appearances. That is about where the fun ends since his rate numbers crashed across the board. A career-low walk rate suggests he might have been pressing in Year 1 of a new deal, and the injuries likely played a part. There may still be power upside here and he is eligible at first base and third base entering his age-31 season.

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Batting Average
2025 — — — — — — — .000
2024 2672.4 47 20 56 27 4 .225
2023 402.52.9 77 22 70 53 8 .252
3y Avg. 298.52.4 58 18 59 36 4 .231
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  • Reds' Jeimer Candelario: May platoon at third base

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    Cincinnati manager Terry Francona suggested Thursday that Candelario and Gavin Lux could be part of a platoon at third base, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. Francona wants to get as many competent bats into the lineup as possible, but that's shaping up to be a tricky task. Christian Encarnacion-Strand (three HRs, 1.000 OPS) has hit well this spring and looks like the best option for first base, which removes a potential path to playing time for Candelario. He could slot in at designated hitter if Spencer Steer (shoulder) is not ready for the start of the regular season. Lux can also handle second base or left field, which would allow both he and Candelario to be in the lineup against righties.
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  • Reds' Jeimer Candelario: Swats first spring homer

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    Candelario started at designated hitter and went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's spring game against San Diego. Candelario belted his first spring home run in the first inning. He missed some time after having a tooth pulled and returned to the field Sunday. Reds manager Terry Francona gave him seven at-bats over the two games since his return, as Candelario missed plate appearances while being sidelined the last week. He's played first base (three times), third base (twice) and DH (twice) during Cactus League games, and Candelario's primary home this season is not yet settled. Spencer Steer's shoulder injury, projected to land him on the injured list to open the season, allows for Candelario, Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Gavin Lux to be in the lineup. Those decisions will get trickier once Steer is ready to go.
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  • Reds' Jeimer Candelario: Returns to spring lineup

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    Candelario (tooth) will serve as the Reds' designated hitter and bat cleanup in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Angels. Candelario is back in the lineup for the first time in a week after having a wisdom tooth extracted. The 31-year-old should be ready to handle a near-everyday role once the season begins, with Candelario likely to move around between DH and the corner-infield spots.
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  • Reds' Jeimer Candelario: Out after having tooth pulled

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    Candelario is currently sidelined after having a painful wisdom tooth pulled Tuesday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Candelario left camp Monday for an appointment and then returned to the dentist Tuesday to have the tooth extracted. He should be ready to play again in a day or two. Candelario is slated for regular playing time with the Reds this season, likely between both corner infield spots and designated hitter.
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  • Reds' Jeimer Candelario: Getting shot at third base

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    Cincinnati manager Terry Francona said Tuesday that he wants to give Candelario a shot to start at third base, because it sets the team up better, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. Candelario will be one of several players who will see time at the hot corner during spring training. In addition to Candelario, the group includes Gavin Lux, Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Noelvi Marte. Prospect Cam Collier will also be in the mix. Candelario added weight during the offseason, but he said it's redistributed and wants to add another five pounds to help get him through the regular season. He missed the final month-and-a-half of the 2024 season due to a toe injury and appeared in 112 games overall during the campaign.
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  • Reds' Jeimer Candelario: Could be done for season

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    Candelario (toe) is unlikely to return and finish the season, MLB.com reports. Candelario, who was hit by a pitch during a game Aug. 18, landed on the injured list a couple of days later and has yet to resume baseball activities. Cincinnati manager David Bell said Saturday that it looks like Candelario will not be back this season, adding there is still pain in the toe. If that's it for Candelario, he'll finish his first season as a member of the Reds with 20 home runs, 56 RBI, four steals, 47 runs scored and a line of .225/.279/.429 over 112 games.
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  • Reds' Jeimer Candelario: Yet to resume baseball activities

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    Candelario (toe) has yet to resume baseball activities, MLB.com reports. Candelario is almost three weeks removed from suffering a fractured left great toe and remains limited to rehabilitation work due to lingering discomfort. It shouldn't take long for him to become game-ready once the soreness subsides, but it's not clear when/if that might happen before the end of the season.
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  • Reds' Jeimer Candelario: Still feeling discomfort

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    Reds manager David Bell said Tuesday that Candelario is still feeling pain in his fractured left great toe, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. It's not a surprise to hear considering he's just a week removed from landing on the 10-day injured list, but it emphasizes that Candelario is not close to a return. The Reds presumably won't allow him to resume baseball activities until he's pain-free, and after that he'll need a little time to get ramped back up.
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  • Reds' Jeimer Candelario: Goes on IL with fractured toe

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    The Reds placed Candelario on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a fractured left great toe. Candelario played the duration of Monday's win over the Blue Jays, so it's not clear when he suffered the injury. It's also uncertain at this juncture how long he might be sidelined. Candelario has seen most of his playing time lately at designated hitter and first base. His absence could create more opportunities for Ty France, Jake Fraley and Will Benson, as well as new waiver claim Amed Rosario, who is taking Candelario's roster spot.
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  • Reds' Jeimer Candelario: Reaches 20-homer mark

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    Candelario went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Royals on Saturday. The Reds were thoroughly dominated in the contest, but Candelario at least prevented the team from being shut out with his seventh-inning solo blast. It was the infielder's 20th long ball of the campaign, marking the second straight season that he's reached that total. Though Candelario has experienced a drop in his batting average this season from .251 to .226, he's on pace to surpass last year's career-high marks of 22 long balls and 70 RBI.
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  • Reds' Jeimer Candelario: Hits 19th homer in win

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    Candelario went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Cardinals. Candelario took Erick Fedde deep in the sixth inning for his 14th long ball at Great American Ballpark. After a disappointing July, he has hit safely in eight of 11 August contests with four extra-base hits and five RBI. On the season, the 30-year-old is hitting .228 with 19 homers, 55 RBI and 46 runs scored across 443 plate appearances.
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  • Reds' Jeimer Candelario: Out of Sunday's lineup

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    Candelario is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers. Candelario will sit after going 0-for-3 on Saturday to end a seven-game hit streak. Jonathan India will serve as the designated hitter while Santiago Espinal starts at second base.
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  • Reds' Jeimer Candelario: Launches 17th home run

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    Candelario went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Monday's 7-1 win over the Cubs. Candelario took Nate Pearson deep in the eighth inning for one of three Reds homers on Monday. Candelario broke out of a minor slump that saw him go 3-for-36 over his last nine games. The 30-year-old now has 17 home runs this season, one behind Elly De La Cruz for the team lead. Candelario remains a fixture in the Reds lineup, hitting .228/.284/.440 with 50 RBI and four stolen bases through 94 games.
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  • Reds' Jeimer Candelario: Getting rare day off

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    Candelario is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta. Candelario is absent from the starting lineup in what will be his first true day off since April. The 30-year-old is slashing .236/.292/.448 with 16 home runs across 370 plate appearances. Noelvi Marte will play third base and Santiago Espinal will DH.
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  • Reds' Jeimer Candelario: Homers again

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    Candelario went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 10-6 win over Miami. Candelario cracked his second home run in as many days and has at least one hit in four straight games, during which he's gone 5-for-15 with four RBI. He's up to 16 home runs over 84 games and is taking aim at the career-high 22 logged over 140 games in 2023.
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  • Reds' Jeimer Candelario: Goes deep early

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    Candelario went 2-for-3 with two walks, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 7-4 win over Miami. Candelario hit the second of two first-inning solo homers, as the Reds jumped out to an early 7-0 lead through three innings and cruised from there. The home run was the 15th this season for Candelario, who extended an on-base streak to 12 contests.
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  • Reds' Jeimer Candelario: Logs multi-hit game

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    Candelario went 2-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 6-0 win over the Rockies. Candelario, who has a modest five-game hit streak (6-for-21), logged his first multi-hit effort in 12 games. He entered Monday batting .156 (7-for-45) over the previous 11 contests.
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  • Reds' Jeimer Candelario: Fighting slump

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    Candelario went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Friday's 5-4 loss to Detroit. The steal was the fourth of the season for Candelario, who swiped a career-high eight bags in 2023. The corner infielder/designated hitter, who reversed a season-opening slump in June, is back on the skids. Candelario is 3-for-28 with a 30 percent strikeout rate over the last seven games.
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  • Reds' Jeimer Candelario: Starts at first base

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    Candelario started at first base and went 0-for-3 with a walk in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Yankees. This was Candelario's first start in the field since returning from a hamstring injury over the weekend. He served as Cincinnati's designated hitter the previous two games. As a result of him playing first base, Spencer Steer moved to left field for the day.
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  • Reds' Jeimer Candelario: Returns as DH

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    Candelario started at designated hitter and went 0-for-3 with a walk in Sunday's 2-0 loss to the Cardinals. Candelario sat out four consecutive games due to a hamstring injury before returning Sunday. Once he's ready to play the field, it won't be as the club's primary third baseman. While Candelario was out, Noelvi Marte was reinstated from a suspension and became the regular starter at third base. That means Candelario will move to either DH or first base.
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