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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

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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

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

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