Jeimer Candelario - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Padres could pounce after Reds surprisingly cut ties with power bat The Cincinnati Reds made a surprising move by designating Jeimer Candelario for assignment, and while the optics of such a decision might si...

JULY 13 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Yankees sign 3B Jeimer Candelario to minor-league contract The New York Yankees have signed third baseman Jeimer Candelario to a minor league contract.In 2023, Candelario recorded 22 home runs and 70...

JULY 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nets minors deal from Yankees Candelario signed a minor-league contract with the Yankees on Saturday, Conor Foley of YES Network reports.

Impact Candelario slashed only .113/.198/.213 across 91 plate appearances with the Reds before landing on the IL in late April with a back injury. After making a full recovery, the 31-year-old was released by Cincinnati on Sunday, and he'll now get a chance to redeem himself in the Yankees' minor-league system. If Candelario is able to return to form at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, he could join the big-league roster at some point to provide infield depth down the stretch.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose by Reds The Reds released Candelario on Sunday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact After none of MLB's other 29 teams were willing to put in a waiver claim for Candelario, the Reds will be on the hook for the money remaining on three-year, $45 million deal that the 31-year-old corner infielder signed in December 2023. Given his ample experience at the big-league level, Candelario shouldn't have much trouble securing a contract in free agency, though he might have to settle for a minor-league deal after slashing just .113/.198/.213 with a 31.9 percent strikeout rate over 91 plate appearances in the majors this season.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose by Reds The Reds released Candelario on Sunday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact After none of MLB's other 29 teams were willing to put in a waiver claim for Candelario, the Reds will be on the hook for the money remaining on the 31-year-old's three-year, $45 million deal, which he signed in December 2023. Given his extensive big-league experience, Candelario shouldn't have much trouble landing with a new club, though he might have to settle for a minor-league deal after slashing just .113/.198/.213 with a 31.9 percent strikeout rate over 91 plate appearances with the Reds this season.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Reds designate INF Jeimer Candelario for assignment Deadspin | Reds designate INF Jeimer Candelario for assignment

JUNE 24 • DEADSPIN.COM

Reds designate $45M infielder Jeimer Candelario for assignment after injury-plagued stint

Jeimer Candelario — the Reds' highest-priced signing of the past six seasons — has seen his tenure in Cincinnati end

JUNE 24 • Associated Press

Prized prospect Chase Burns excited to make MLB debut for Reds against Yankees

Growing up, Chase Burns dreamed of playing for the New York Yankees

JUNE 24 • Associated Press

Reds designate INF Jeimer Candelario for assignment The Cincinnati Reds designated infielder Jeimer Candelario for assignment on Monday, just halfway through a three-year, $45 million contract...

JUNE 23 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Reds cut ties with $45 million bust in admitted free agent failure | Sporting News Jeimer Candelario could be gone.

JUNE 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jeimer Candelario designated by Reds CINCINNATI -- The Reds parted ways with their main free-agent signing from two offseasons ago on Monday, when infielder Jeimer Candelario wa...

JUNE 23 • MLB.COM

Dropped from 40-man roster The Reds reinstated Candelario (back) from the 10-day injured list Monday and designated him for assignment.

Impact Though Cincinnati has received underwhelming production at third base from Santiago Espinal and Christian Encarnacion-Strand of late, management apparently didn't view Candelario as a short-term solution at the position now that the 31-year-old is healthy again after he had been on the shelf since April 30 due to a lumbar spine strain. Before landing on the IL, Candelario was batting just .113 with a career-high 31.9 percent strikeout rate over 91 plate appearances, and he didn't fare much better in an extended rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville, with whom he produced a .211/.318/.333 slash line in 15 games. Now that he's been DFA'd, Candelario will be exposed to waivers, but he's unlikely to find a suitor that's willing to take on the money remaining on his three-year, $45 million deal, which runs through 2026. Candelario could choose to become a free agent once he clears waivers.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Reds host the Yankees to open 3-game series

The Cincinnati Reds host the New York Yankees to begin a three-game series

JUNE 23 • Associated Press

Reds set to call up top pitching prospect Chase Burns from minors to start against Yanks

The Cincinnati Reds are preparing to call up top pitching prospect Chase Burns to start during their series against the New York Yankees this week

JUNE 22 • Associated Press

Reds aim to break 3-game losing streak, take on the Cardinals

The Cincinnati Reds aim to break their three-game skid with a victory over the St. Louis Cardinals

JUNE 22 • Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds Austin Hays, Jeimer Candelario near returns from IL Jeimer Candelario, the Cincinnati Reds' $45 million infielder, could be back from the IL on Monday vs. the New York Yankees.

JUNE 21 • CINCINNATI.COM

Cardinals face the Reds leading series 1-0

The St. Louis Cardinals lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds

JUNE 21 • Associated Press

Cardinals host the Reds to open 3-game series

The St. Louis Cardinals begin a three-game series at home against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

Reds look to keep home win streak going, host the Twins

The Cincinnati Reds, on a five-game home winning streak, host the Minnesota Twins

JUNE 19 • Associated Press

Twins aim to stop road slide, face the Reds

The Minnesota Twins visit the Cincinnati Reds looking to stop a five-game road losing streak

JUNE 18 • Associated Press

Twins try to end 4-game road slide, play the Reds

The Minnesota Twins will attempt to break their four-game road skid in a matchup against the Cincinnati Reds

JUNE 17 • Associated Press

Tigers and Reds meet in series rubber match

Both the Detroit Tigers and the Cincinnati Reds are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

JUNE 15 • Associated Press

Tigers meet the Reds with 1-0 series lead

The Detroit Tigers face the Cincinnati Reds, leading the series 1-0

JUNE 14 • Associated Press

Reds visit the Tigers to start 3-game series

The Detroit Tigers begin a three-game series at home against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Reds try to keep win streak going against the Guardians

The Cincinnati Reds will try to prolong a five-game win streak with a victory over the Cleveland Guardians

JUNE 11 • Associated Press

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