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Hits second home run for Cubs Candelario went 2-for-4 with a double and a two-run home run in Monday's 8-6 loss to the Tigers.

Impact Candelario continued his excellent play for the Cubs since coming over at the trade deadline, as he's now batting .349 with two home runs and 12 runs scored across 18 games. The infielder also has 36 doubles this season, which is good for second in the majors behind Freddie Freeman.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Not starting Sunday Candelario is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Since being traded to the Cubs on July 31, Candelario has started in every game. With the Cubs in August, the infielder is slashing .425/.489/.625 in 45 plate appearances. Sunday will just be a rest day for the 29-year-old with Nick Madrigal getting the start at third.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Goes deep Saturday Candelario went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and two runs scored in Saturday's win over Atlanta.

Impact Candelario has hit the ground running since joining the Cubs at the trade deadline, as he's now gone 11-for-19 with five extra-base hits and eight runs scored in five games. The infielder has been a great addition, and he should remain locked into the lineup with a regular spot at first base, giving him a chance to build on his strong numbers at the plate.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four more hits Wednesday Candelario went 4-for-4 with a walk, two doubles and four runs scored in Wednesday's 16-6 win over the Reds.

Impact Candelario has now played in two games with the Cubs since getting traded over from the Nationals, and he's proceeded to go 8-for-9 with three doubles and six runs scored. He won't be able to stay this hot, but he's been solid all season with an .854 OPS and has fit in very nicely so far with his new team.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pops in first game with Cubs Candelario went 4-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Tuesday's 20-9 win over the Reds.

Impact Candelario, who started at first base and batted sixth in his first game since getting traded to Chicago on Monday, wasted no time making an impact. He's currently fourth in the majors with 31 doubles and should fit in nicely with the Cubs, which is the team he made his MLB debut with back in 2016 before getting shipped to Detroit the following season.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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To play regularly at 1B Cubs manager David Ross said Tuesday that Candelario will get regular starts at first base, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.

Impact Acquired from the Nationals on Monday in exchange for a pair of minor-leaguers, Candelario is making his Cubs debut at first base Tuesday night against the Reds. Nick Madrigal is starting at third base. This will allow Cody Bellinger to see more action in center field as Chicago looks to make a late run at the NL Central title.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nats deal Candelario for pair of Cubs' Top 20 prospects WASHINGTON -- The Nationals followed their recent Trade Deadline trend and swapped a veteran on an expiring contract for prospects. Washingt...

JULY 31, 2023 • MLB.COM

Cubs make splash with deal for Candelario (source) The Cubs announced themselves as buyers on Monday by agreeing to a deal with the Nationals for infielder Jeimer Candelario, a source told ML...

JULY 31, 2023 • MLB.COM

Traded to Cubs Candelario was traded from the Nationals to the Cubs on Monday in exchange for DJ Herz and Kevin Made, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

Impact Candelario has deep ties with the Cubs organization, as he first signed with them as a 16-year-old in 2010 and made his big-league debut with Chicago in 2016 before getting traded to the Tigers and then the Nationals. The switch-hitting third baseman has been very productive this season, slashing .258/.342/.481 with 16 home runs, 57 runs, 53 RBI and six steals in 99 games while playing every day and hitting in the middle of the lineup. He should be able to play almost every day with the Cubs, but could get more rest days now that he is a part of a deeper active roster.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Held out Monday amid trade talks Candelario is not in Monday's lineup against the Brewers, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Candelario almost never rests when healthy, but in this case he is being held out while the Nationals discuss trade packages with other teams ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline. He is hitting .250 with a .349 OBP, nine home runs and five steals in 48 games since June 1. If Candelario gets traded, it would be to a better lineup, but he may see a home park downgrade and he could hit lower in the lineup and play less often for a contending team.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'Fine' after injury scare Candelario said after Friday's game against the Mets that he's "fine" and would have been able to hit if his spot in the lineup came up again, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com repo...

Impact Aggressiveness on the bases led to an injury scare; Candelario tried to stretch a single into a double and appeared to hurt his left shoulder. He appeared to be in serious pain, but the shoulder apparently checked out OK in the cages in between innings. A likely trade candidate, Candelario went 1-for-3 with a walk Friday and is now slashing .254/.355/.478 on the season.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in three runs Candelario went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer, a double and two runs scored in Monday's loss to the Rockies.

Impact Candelario's eighth-inning blast was his 16th of the year and sixth of the month. He's produced just two multi-hit games in July, going 13-for-57 (.228) during that span. The 29-year-old third baseman's season numbers are still impressive; Candelario is slashing .257/.335/.486 with 50 RBI and 46 extra-base hits through 93 games and has turned himself into a quality trade chip for the Nationals.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs 15th homer Candelario went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-3 loss to the Cubs.

Impact Candelario has homered in two of three games since he returned from a minor thumb injury. He's swatted five of his 15 homers this season over 13 contests in July. The infielder is slashing .259/.334/.485 with 46 RBI, 49 runs scored, five stolen bases and 27 doubles through 89 contests. He's on pace for career-best numbers in a majority of the standard fantasy categories.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in return to lineup Candelario went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored Monday in a 7-5 win against the Cubs.

Impact Candelario was removed from Friday's game against the Cardinals due to a thumb injury and wasn't able to start either Saturday or Sunday. However, he was back in the lineup Monday and showed immediately that the thumb is no longer an issue, smashing a two-run shot in the first inning to give Washington an early lead. Candelario is quietly putting together a solid campaign, slashing .263/.340/.486 with 14 homers, 27 doubles, 45 RBI, 48 runs and five steals over 368 plate appearances.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Monday Candelario (thumb) will start at third base and bat third Monday against the Cubs, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Candelario was a late scratch from the lineup ahead of Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Cardinals when his thumb bothered him in pregame warmups, but he looks on track to give it a go Monday. If Candelario's thumb is still presenting complications in the field leading up to the 8:05 p.m. ET opening pitch, the Nationals could turn to Ildemaro Vargas to spell him at third base.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from Sunday's lineup Candelario (thumb) has been scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Cardinals, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact He was penciled in to return after suffering a bone bruise in his thumb Friday, but evidently Candelario's pregame work didn't go well. Ildemaro Vargas is now set for another start at third base while Candelario remains day-to-day ahead of Monday's series opener at Wrigley Field.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Candelario (thumb) is in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact A bone bruise in his right thumb forced Candelario from Friday's game and kept him out of the lineup Saturday. Fortunately for Washington, the third baseman will be able to return for the series finale in St. Louis, which keeps him in the spotlight for potential trade partners. Candelario is slashing .260/.336/.477 with 27 doubles and 13 homers in 363 plate appearances so far this season.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out for nightcap Candelario (thumb) isn't in the Nationals' lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Candelario was pulled from the first inning of Friday's game (which was later pushed to Saturday) due to a bone bruise in his right thumb. He will now be held out of both games Saturday and could be facing a trip to the injured list if his condition doesn't improve. Ildemaro Vargas will start at third base and bat fifth during the nightcap.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Battling bone bruise in thumb Candelario was removed from Friday's game against the Cardinals in the first inning with a bone bruise in his right thumb, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Per manager Davey Martinez, Candelario hurt his thumb doing a defensive drill before the game. Candelario apparently thought he could play through it, but the injury felt worse when he tried to swing the bat. While he should be considered day-to-day for now, an IL stint may be on the table if Candelario doesn't show improvement in the next 24 hours.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled after first at-bat Friday Candelario was removed from Friday's game against the Cardinals after striking out in his first at-bat, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Ildemaro Vargas replaced Candelario at third base to begin the bottom of the first inning. Typically these situations are due to injury, but there has been no word yet on that front. The Nationals are clear sellers and Candelario could very well be on the move, if not this weekend then by the trade deadline.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Candelario (knee) is starting as Washington's designated hitter Saturday against the Rangers, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Knee soreness forced Candelario to sit out Friday's game, but the issue seems to have subsided ahead of Saturday's game. Candelario is 5-for-21 with two homers and five runs scored since the beginning of July, and he remains a candidate to be traded before the Aug. 1 deadline.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting with sore knee Candelario is out of the lineup with a sore right knee Friday versus the Rangers, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Candelario was hit in the knee with a pitch Thursday and he'll now be forced to miss at least one game. Ildemaro Vargas will take over at third base and bat fifth Friday against Texas.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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