Jeimer Candelario Sitting on Friday
7 years agoDetroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Texas Rangers. Ronny Rodriguez will play third and bat seventh against righty Bartolo Colon. Candelario has been slumping over the last week, so he'll get a routine day off on Friday. He's likely only worth a look in AL-only leagues at the moment.
Source: Tigers
Source: Tigers
Jeimer Candelario Having His Tooth Pulled
2 weeks agoCincinnati Reds infielder Jeimer Candelario (tooth) has been out early this week at camp because of a painful wisdom tooth. Candelario missed early work on Monday for an appointment with a dentist and is returning on Tuesday to have the tooth pulled. Barring a complication with his mouth, the 31-year-old veteran should be back in Cincy's Cactus League lineup sooner than later. Candelario should mostly play first base for the Reds in 2025, but he'll also see at-bats as the third baseman and designated hitter. He was a disappointment last year after signing a three-year, $42 million contract with the Reds, as he hit .225/.279/.429 with 20 home runs, 56 RBI, four steals and 47 runs in only 112 games played while dealing with multiple injuries, including a fractured big toe in August. Candelario could bounce back with better health in 2025 in his second year with the Reds, making him a potential value pick late in drafts for corner-infield depth.
Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Gordon Wittenmyer
Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Gordon Wittenmyer
Jeimer Candelario Likely Done For The Season
6 months agoCincinnati Reds third baseman Jeimer Candelario (toe) is unlikely to return this season, according to MLB.com. Manager David Bell stated, "It's looking more and more like he's not going to be back this year either. He's still having quite a bit of pain." The 30-year-old has been sidelined since mid-August after being hit by a pitch. Before the injury, the veteran posted a .225/.279/.429 line with 20 home runs and four stolen bases. Fantasy managers should expect Ty France to cover first base and Noelvi Marte and Santiago Espinal to cover the hot corner for the remainder of the summer. This afternoon, Espinal covered third base while Marte served as the designated hitter.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Jeimer Candelario Still Limited To Rehab
6 months agoCincinnati Reds first baseman/designated hitter Jeimer Candelario (toe) is still experiencing discomfort in his fractured left big toe and has been limited to rehab only, according to manager David Bell. Candelario was initially injured when he was hit by a pitch on his toe back on Aug. 18 against the Kansas City Royals, and X-rays revealed the fracture on Aug. 19. With time running out in the 2024 regular season and the Reds out of playoff contention, it seems unlikely that Candelario will be able to return for fantasy managers before the end of September. His injury late in the season has opened up playing time for newcomer Ty France and Santiago Espinal in Cincy. The 30-year-old switch-hitter did reach the 20-homer mark for just the second time in his career in his first year with the Reds, but he's hit just .225 with a weak .279 on-base percentage and below-average .707 OPS.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Jeimer Candelario Not Pain-Free
7 months agoCincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that corner infielder Jeimer Candelario (toe) is still experiencing pain in his fractured left big toe, which isn't all that surprising. Candelario was put on the 10-day injured list just a week ago. With the start of September just around the corner, the 30-year-old switch-hitter is quickly running out of time to perform for his fantasy managers, and there's a chance we won't see him again at all the rest of the way. If he doesn't return in the season's final month, Candelario would finish his first year in Cincy with a .225/.279/.429 slash line, a .707 OPS, 20 home runs, 56 RBI and 47 runs scored in 112 games. With Candelario out, it's led to more playing time for Noelvi Marte at the hot corner, while newcomers Dominic Smith and Ty France have formed a platoon across the diamond at first base.
Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Charlie Goldsmith
Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Charlie Goldsmith