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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

Cubs' Jeimer Candelario blasts a two-run homer to extend their lead against the Pirates

AUGUST 27, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Jeimer Candelario hits an RBI single to extend the Cubs' substantial lead against the Pirates

AUGUST 27, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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

Dansby Swanson and Jeimer Candelario launch two-run homers to give the Cubs the lead vs. the Tigers

AUGUST 22, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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AUGUST 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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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AUGUST 7, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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

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Cubs' Jeimer Candelario blasts a two-run homer to extend their lead against the Pirates

Jeimer Candelario hits an RBI single to extend the Cubs' substantial lead against the Pirates

Dansby Swanson and Jeimer Candelario launch two-run homers to give the Cubs the lead vs. the Tigers

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