JEIMER CANDELARIO NEWS

Socks 12th homer Candelario went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Monday's loss to the Reds.

Impact He was in the middle of all the Nationals' offense in a 3-2 loss, getting his team on the board in the fourth inning with a solo shot off Luke Weaver before drawing a walk and coming around to score in the sixth. Candelario has gone yard on back-to-back days, extending his hitting streak to 10 games -- a stretch in which he's batting .351 (13-for-37) with four of his 12 homers on the year.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in win Candelario went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and an additional run scored in Sunday's victory over the Phillies.

Impact Candelario's 11th homer extended his hit streak to nine games -- he's gone 12-for-34 (.353) with three longballs in that span. It's been a solid bounce-back campaign for the 29-year-old Candelario. He's now slashing .264/.339/.475 with 39 RBI and 42 runs scored through 336 plate appearances.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets another steal Candelario went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double, a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's win over the Mariners.

Impact It was another productive performance for the switch-hitting third baseman, who extended his current hitting streak to six games with his first-inning two-bagger. Candelario has been a double machine over the last couple weeks -- nine in his last 14 contests, a stretch in which he's slashing .353/.411/.647 -- while Wednesday's stolen base was his second in as many days. He's stolen only four bags all season, but that does establish a new career high for Candelario.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts steal in win Candelario went 2-for-5 with a double, one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Tuesday's 7-4 extra-innings win over the Mariners.

Impact Candelario has hit safely in his last five games, going 8-for-21 (.381) with five extra-base hits and six RBI in that span. His steal Tuesday was his second in June and his third of the year, matching his career high. While the third baseman isn't much of a speed threat, he's enjoying a strong year at the plate. For the season, he's up to a .262/.336/.469 slash line with 10 home runs, 25 doubles, 3 RBI and 39 runs scored through 75 contests.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in three runs Candelario went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, three runs scored and three RBI in Sunday's victory over the Padres.

Impact Candelario wasted no time opening the game's scoring with his first-inning solo shot before later adding a two-run double. The 29-year-old has started to pick things up over his last 10 games, going 13-for-35 (.371) with nine extra-base knocks and eight runs scored. Candelario is now slashing .261/.338/.471 with 10 homers, 24 doubles and 36 RBI through 73 games.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pops ninth homer Candelario went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Padres.

Impact Candelario had gone 11 games without a homer, though he hit .270 (10-for-37) in that span. His blast came off Matt Waldron in the first inning and was ultimately all Washington needed in the win. Candelario has hit safely in seven of his last nine games and is up to a .255/.333/.454 slash line with nine long balls, 33 RBI, 35 runs scored, two stolen bases and 23 doubles over 72 contests in 2023. He continues to hold down a starting job at third base.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Monday Candelario (thumb) is back in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Cardinals, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Candelario suffered a bone bruise during Saturday's game against the Marlins and sat out Sunday with the injury, but it wound up being just a one-day absence. He'll play third base and bat third versus Jack Flaherty.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Managing bone bruise Manager Dave Martinez said after Sunday's loss to the Marlins that Candelario is dealing with a bone bruise on his right thumb, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Candelario suffered the injury during Saturday's contest and was scratched from Sunday's lineup after initially being slated to start. Martinez indicated the club will see how the 29-year-old feels Monday before deciding the next steps.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from Sunday's lineup Candelario was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Marlins due to soreness in his right thumb, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Candelario was slated to start at third base Sunday, per usual, but he'll instead hit the bench with a thumb issue. The 29-year-old is expected to be available as a pinch hitter, so it doesn't appear to be a serious injury. Michael Chavis will shift to the hot corner while Dominic Smith, who was originally off Sunday, starts at first base.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes rare bag Candelario went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Thursday's extra-inning win over the Astros.

Impact The steal was the second of the season for Candelario, who has only nine pilfers in his career through 670 big-league games. The third baseman has gone cold at the plate in June, batting .135 (5-for-37) with two doubles, a homer, five runs and five RBI in 11 contests.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits go-ahead two-run homer Candelario went 1-for-3 with a walk, a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's victory over Atlanta.

Impact Candelario's two-run home gave the Nationals a 4-2 lead in the sixth and marked the third baseman's first long ball of June. Coming into the contest, the 29-year-old had just one hit in his last 20 at-bats, so his production Sunday could be a sign he's turning things around. Candelario has played in 61 of the team's first 64 contests, so he figures to get plenty of opportunities to snap out of his recent offensive slump.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Big day against Dodgers Candelario went 2-for-3 with two walks, a home run, three RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's win over the Dodgers.

Impact He took Noah Syndergaard deep in the fifth inning for his seventh homer of the year, but his seventh-inning steal was his first of 2023. Candelario turned things around in a big way in the second half of May, slashing .404/.485/.737 over his last 15 games with three homers and 11 RBI, and while the 29-year-old was signed in the offseason to be something of a stopgap at third base, he's proving to be a steadying force on a young Nationals infield.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Sunday's lineup Candelario is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's contest against the Royals.

Impact Candelario is out of the lineup for just the third time in 2023, and he's performed well in May with an .876 OPS over his 86 at-bats. Michael Chavis is making the start at third base and will hit seventh.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four more hits Sunday Candelario went 4-for-5 with a run scored in Sunday's win over the Tigers.

Impact The 29-year-old switch hitter did his best to make Detroit regret letting him go last fall. Over the course of a three-game series against the Tigers, Candelario went 6-for-13, and over his last 11 contests he's slashing .450/.522/.800 with half of his 18 hits going for extra bases (six doubles, a triple and two home runs.)

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Big game against former club Candelario went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Tigers.

Impact His fourth-inning solo shot off Alex Faedo got the Nationals on the board, and Candelario then wrapped up the scoring in the eighth with an RBI double. The switch-hitting third baseman is on fire right now, reeling off five multi-hit performances in the last six games with four doubles, a triple and two homers among his 12 hits. The surge has boosted Candelario's slash line on the season up to .253/.310/.447.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Candelario excels vs. former team, but that's not why he was so pumped WASHINGTON – There was an exuberance on the basepaths when Jeimer Candelario bolted out of the batter’s box. Fist pumps and energetic claps...

MAY 21, 2023 • MLB.COM

Goes deep in loss Candelario went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and two total RBI in Thursday's loss to Miami.

Impact Candelario produced two of Washington's three runs in the contest, swatting a 443-foot solo homer to center field in the fourth inning and doubling home a run in the eighth. The third baseman has been on a tear at the plate of late, notching four straight multi-hit performances. Over that stretch, he's slashing .667/.688/1.200 with five extra-base hits, three RBI and four runs.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The adjustment that led to Candelario's recent power surge MIAMI -- Sometimes, it’s hard to see the positives after a series sweep against a divisional rival -- especially when all three games were d...

MAY 18, 2023 • MLB.COM

Notches three hits Candelario went 3-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Marlins.

Impact Candelario has gone 5-for-7 in his last two games after mustering just three hits in his previous eight contests. He's now slashing .234/.298/.390 with four home runs through 171 plate appearances this season. While Candelario doesn't offer a ton of offensive upside, he's been playing regularly at third base on a rebuilding Nationals team.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Friday Candelario (ankle) is starting Friday's game against the Mets.

Impact Candelario was removed from Wednesday's game against the Giants after tweaking his ankle on a slide, but he'll start at the hot corner and bat sixth following the Nationals' day off Thursday. Over his last three appearances, he's gone 1-for-12 with a double, a run and a strikeout.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Re-evaluated Friday Candelario will have his right ankle injury re-evaluated Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Candelario tweaked the ankle on a slide during Wednesday's game with the Giants and had to be removed. He had the ankle taped up postgame and will hope the Nationals' off day Thursday will allow enough time to heal.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game with leg injury Candelario was removed from Wednesday's game versus the Giants with an apparent right leg injury, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Candelario seemed to hurt his leg on an awkward slide in the sixth inning and was then pulled in the seventh. He was replaced at third base by Michael Chavis. The Nationals should have more on Candelario's condition shortly.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Candelario is back in the Nationals' lineup for Monday's game in San Francisco, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Candelario was unavailable for a few days after feeling dehydrated, but he's back in there for the series opener against the Giants. The 29-year-old will be at third base and batting fifth versus Anthony DeSclafani.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Sunday's lineup Candelario (illness) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The 29-year-old was diagnosed with dehydration after Friday's matchup with the Diamondbacks and was held out of Saturday's starting nine, and he won't rejoin the lineup for Sunday's series finale. According to Zuckerman, Candelario feeling much better and should be available off the bench Sunday, and he also expected to start Monday in San Francisco.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dehydrated Saturday Candelario, who is out of Saturday's lineup against the Diamondbacks, was diagnosed with dehydration after he fell ill Friday night, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Candelario went to the hospital for precautionary tests but is expected to be at the game Saturday, although he is likely unavailable. This is the first game he has missed all season and he should be considered day-to-day.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE