Giants and Reds meet, winner claims 3-game series
The San Francisco Giants and Cincinnati Reds play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game seriesMAY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JEIMER CANDELARIO #3 - THIRD BASEMAN - CINCINNATI REDS
20 HR •
56 RBI •
.225 AVG
20 HR
56 RBI
.225 AVG
Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants play in game 2 of series
The Cincinnati Reds bring a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the San Francisco GiantsMAY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reds 1B Encarnacion-Strand out 4 to 6 weeks with a wrist injury. Ford promoted from Triple-A
The Cincinnati Reds put struggling first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand on the 10-day injured list with a fractured bone in his wristMAY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stephenson hits 1st career grand slam, Fairchild drives in 2 as the Reds beat the Angels 7-5
Tyler Stephenson hit his first career grand slam in the first inning, Stuart Fairchild drove in two runs and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-5 to take the first t...APRIL 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to lineup Saturday Candelario (illness) is starting at third base and hitting in the cleanup spot for Saturday's game against the Angels.
Impact Candelario has missed the Reds' last three games after he was a late scratch for Tuesday's game against the Mariners due to an illness. Candelario and first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand will both return to the starting lineup Saturday against Angels left-hander Patrick Sandoval.
APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE
Not ready to start Wednesday Candelario (illness) remains out of the lineup Wednesday in Seattle.
Impact He'll give way to Santiago Espinal at third base for a second game in a row while he recovers from an illness. The Reds have off Thursday, so Candelario will have some additional time to shake off the ailment before Cincinnati opens its homestand Friday versus the Angels.
APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE
Jorge Polanco and Mitch Haniger homer, power Mariners to a 9-3 win over the Reds
Jorge Polanco and Mitch Haniger homered, and Seattle’s slumping offense produced a season high in runs as the Mariners beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-3APRIL 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Position solidified With Noelvi Marte serving an 80-game suspension to begin the season, Candelario will be the primary third baseman for the first three months of the season, Charlie Goldsmith of The...
Impact Reds manager David Bell repeatedly has stressed that Candelario will play a lot, but this just solidifies what position he'll play, instead of Candelario playing multiple positions to get his time. Jonathan India, Spencer Steer and Christian Encarnacion-Strand are all also capable of playing third in a pinch.
MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE
2024 MLB Odds: Five teams to bet the over on projected win totals
Which MLB teams are the best bets to go over their projected win totals in 2024? Ben Verlander picks five teams he likes to exceed expectati...FEBRUARY 28
Candelario fitting in with Reds: 'I feel like I'm in a family' GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- When he arrived at Reds camp last week -- his first with the club since signing his three-year, $45 million contract in D...
FEBRUARY 23 • MLB.COM
Yankees Linked to Infielder in Free Agency Jeimer Candelario can play both corners of the infield and might make it easier for the Yankees to move a current infielder in trade.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Yankees Linked to Infielder in Free Agency Jeimer Candelario can play both corners of the infield and might make it easier for the Yankees to move a current infielder in trade.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Goes deep Friday Candelario went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's loss to the Brewers.
Impact Candelario was reinstated from the injured list Wednesday after missing a few weeks with a back strain, and Friday's home run was his first hit since returning. He's been solid this year with an .807 OPS, 22 home runs and 38 doubles, and the Cubs will need the infielder to produce over their final two games if they want to sneak into the playoff field.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back from injured list Candelario (back) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and will be in the lineup Wednesday against Atlanta, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact The 29-year-old has been sidelined since Sept. 11 with a back strain but is ready to rejoin the Cubs for the final five games of the regular season. Candelario was mired in a 3-for-36 slump prior to landing on the injured list and will attempt to get back on track as Chicago competes for a wild-card spot.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Continuing baseball activities Candelario (back) is continuing his progression through baseball activities Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Out since Sept. 12 due to a lower-back strain, Candelario was cleared to begin working out Friday and should be able to return to the Cubs' active roster at some point before the regular season comes to an end this Sunday. Miles Mastrobuoni has been receiving the majority of the playing time at third base in Candelario's absence, with Cody Bellinger largely playing first base.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Resumes baseball activitiy Candelario (back) resumed baseball activities Friday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact Candelario is already eligible to return from the injured list after suffering a lower-back strain in mid-September. He had slumped to a .083/.227/.278 lin in the 13 games prior to hitting the injured list, however, so the Cubs will want to make sure he's right before activating him.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Could return next week Manager David Ross expressed optimism Tuesday that Candelario (back) could return next week, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.
Impact Candelario has been sidelined for over a week now due to a lower-back strain, but it sounds like he is making some semblance of progress with his side work. The 29-year-old corner infielder had registered a .773 OPS with five homers and two steals through 36 games for Chicago prior to landing on the injured list.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on 10-day IL The Cubs placed Candelario on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a lower-back strain, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Candelario suffered the injury in Sunday's series finale against the Diamondbacks and will be sidelined until at least next Thursday. Nick Madrigal is playing third base Tuesday at Colorado, with Cody Bellinger covering first base and Christopher Morel filling the DH role. Alexander Canario has been recalled from Triple-A Iowa as a depth option off the bench.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Held out Monday Candelario (back) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies.
Impact Candelario left Sunday's victory over the Diamondbacks with tightness in his back, and he will not play a full nine innings one day later. It's unclear both if he will be available off the bench and if he will miss any further action.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nursing tight back Candelario left Sunday's win over the Diamondbacks due to back tightness, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact Candelario went 0-for-2 with a strikeout prior to being pulled with the injury in the bottom of the fifth inning. The 29-year-old is still being evaluated by the training staff, and he should be considered day-to-day until more information is available.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Wednesday Candelario is not in the Cubs' lineup Wednesday against the Giants.
Impact Candelario is receiving a rare off-day. His last game off the bench was Sept. 1, but that was part of a doubleheader. Prior to that, he had appeared in every game since Aug. 13. In the designated hitter's place, Christopher Morel will start and bat leadoff.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hits 21st home run Candelario went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Sunday's 15-7 victory over the Reds.
Impact Candelario chipped in to Chicago's rout, launching his 21st home run of the season in the ninth inning. The infielder has been solid for the Cubs since rejoining the team before the trade deadline. Across 30 games, Candelario has an .831 OPS to go along with five home runs, 14 RBI and 17 runs scored.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Provides offense Saturday Candelario went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 2-1 loss against the Reds.
Impact The switch-hitting infielder broke a scoreless tie with his seventh-inning solo shot, chasing Cincinnati starter Andrew Abbott from the game. Candelario came into the contest amid a 2-for-29 (.069) slide across his previous nine games; however, Saturday's home run gave the 29-year-old a career-high 20 and his season-long batting average now sits at .259 with 37 doubles, 66 RBI, 72 runs scored and eight steals across 529 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Taking seat in first game Candelario is absent from the lineup for the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Reds.
Impact Cody Bellinger and Nick Madrigal will handle the corner infield spots and Christopher Morel will be the designated hitter. Candelario figures to be in the lineup for the second game.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Homers Sunday Candelario went 1-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Sunday's victory over the Pirates.
Impact Candelario put the Cubs ahead 3-1 with a two-run homer off Bailey Falter in the fourth inning, his 19th long ball of the year (matching a career high) and third since joining Chicago. The 20-year-old Candelario has two homers and eight RBI over his last six games, though he's gone just 5-for-23 (.217) in that span. Overall, he's slashing .267/.347/.489 with 71 runs scored, 65 RBI and eight steals across 510 plate appearances between the Cubs and Nationals this season.
AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
