Jeimer Candelario Fantasy Stats

The New York Yankees have signed free-agent first baseman Jeimer Candelario to a minor-league contract on Saturday. Candelario was cut by the Cincinnati Reds after slashing .113/.198/.213 across 91 plate appearances to begin the season. He missed time in April with a back injury, but was released by the Reds last Sunday. Candelario has put together fairly decent numbers in the past. It's a low-risk move for the Yankees with the Reds still on the hook for the rest of Candelario's contract. Candelario figures to head to Triple-A until the Yankees need him. The switch-hitter isn't someone that needs to be rostered in fantasy leagues, but he would be a decent bench option for the Yankees down the stretch of the season.

The Cincinnati Reds have released infielder Jeimer Candelario. Candelario was activated from the 10-day injured list on Monday and designated him for assignment. However, after clearing waivers, the Reds opted to cut ties with the 31-year-old. Candelario appeared in 22 games for the Reds before being released. During this stint, Candelario held an underwhelming .113/.198/.213 line with two doubles and two home runs. Under the hood, he generated a .113 xBA and a .217 xwOBA. During his first season in Cincinnati last summer, Candelario did not find much success as well, holding a .225/.279/.429 line with 23 doubles and 20 round-trippers. Given his power upside, he may draw interest on the free agent market later in the season. In the infield, fantasy managers should expect Spencer Steer and Christian Encarnacion-Strand to cover first and third base in Cincinnati.

The Cincinnati Red announced on Monday that they activated corner infielder Jeimer Candelario (back) from the 10-day injured list and designated him for assignment. Candelario has been on the IL since April 30 with a lumbar spine strain, but the 31-year-old veteran switch-hitter won't return to Cincy's big-league roster at this time and could become a free agent if he clears waivers. Before his back injury, he was hitting a lowly .113 with a strikeout rate over 30%, two home runs and 10 RBI in 91 trips to the plate for the Reds. During a 15-game sample during his minor-league rehab assignment, Candelario hit .211/.318/.333 on the farm. The Reds are apparently comfortable splitting playing time at third base between Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Santiago Espinal moving forward. Candelario's best path to fantasy value again is probably via a change of scenery.

Cincinnati Reds corner infielder Jeimer Candelario (back) played catch on the field on Thursday at Great American Ball Park before the series finale against the visiting Chicago White Sox as he begins to ramp up his throwing progression, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer's Charlie Goldsmith. Candelario is recovering from a lumbar spine strain after landing on the injured list in late April, and the 31-year-old veteran isn't exactly close to a return. It's good news that he's beginning to throw again, but he'll eventually need to go on a minor-league rehab assignment and might not be ready to return to the big-league roster until late May or early June. With Candelario, Christian Encarnacion-Strand (back) and Noelvi Marte (oblique) all on the shelf, Santiago Espinal has been afforded everyday playing time for the Reds.

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that corner infielder Jeimer Candelario (back) received an epidural injection in his ailing back but has yet to turn the corner in his recovery. Candelario last played on April 27 and is currently on the 10-day injured list with a lumbar spine strain. There is no timetable for the 31-year-old veteran, so fantasy managers should be surprised if he rejoins the team before June. In addition to Candelario, Christian Encarnacion-Strand (back) and Noelvi Marte (oblique) are on the IL, so for the time being, Santiago Espinal will be Cincy's starter at third base. Candelario's bad back likely explains why he was hitting just .113/.198/.213 with two home runs, 10 RBI and three runs scored in his first 80 at-bats of the 2025 season. Whenever he returns, the switch-hitter should be a lineup regular between third, first and designated hitter.

Cincinnati Reds infielder Jeimer Candelario (back) said there's no current timetable for his return from a lumbar spine strain in his back. "We're waiting on it to get better," Candelario said. "Sometimes, you want to force things and do things. But this is a part of the game. You want to be able to help the team win, but you've got to do it the right way." The Reds put Candelario on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, and it appears that the 31-year-old switch-hitter could be out for a while. His back issues could also help explain why he has hit just .113/.198/.213 with two home runs, two doubles and 10 RBI in 22 games played. Christian Encarnacion-Strand (back) is also on the IL, which has created regular opportunities for Noelvi Marte, who has taken advantage. Marte came into Thursday's game hitting .315 with three homers, 16 RBI and four stolen bases in 54 at-bats.

The Cincinnati Reds announced on Wednesday that they placed infielder Jeimer Candelario (spine) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 28) with a lumbar spine strain and recalled infielder Tyler Callihan from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. This could help explain why the 31-year-old veteran switch-hitter was off to such a bad start in 2025 with a .113/.198/.213 slash line and only two home runs in his first 80 at-bats of the season. Before the injury, Candelario was seeing more time on the bench due to his offensive struggles early on. Hopefully for Candelario's fantasy managers, he'll be more productive when he returns from the IL and returns to a regular role for the Reds. For the time being, though, Spencer Steer will see most of the work at first base, with the hot-hitting Noelvi Marte manning the hot corner with Christian Encarnacion-Strand (back) also out.

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that infielder Jeimer Candelario (back) spoke up on Tuesday about a lower-back injury that he's been dealing with. The Reds are looking at Candelario, who is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's divisional tilt against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. Spencer Steer is at first base and batting sixth, while Noelvi Marte is at the hot corner and hitting fifth against Cardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas. Candelario has found himself on the bench more of late due to his slow start at the plate, and his back injury could be the primary culprit. The 31-year-old switch-hitter is batting just .113/.198/.213 with two homers and 10 RBI in the first month of the season. Don't rule out an injured-list stint if his back doesn't improve. Marte will benefit from a playing-time standpoint for however long Candelario is out.

Cincinnati Reds infielder/outfielder Spencer Steer will cede starting first base duties to corner infielder Jeimer Candelario on Tuesday. Steer had started the last two games at first for the Reds while Candelario was on the bench. Neither player has been very productive thus far, with Steer registering a .195 wOBA and 14 wRC+ over 70 plate appearances (PA), while Candelario has a .221 wOBA and 31 wRC+ over 70 PA. The switch-hitting Candelario will go up against the Marlins' RHP Edward Cabrera on Tuesday in Miami, with the 31-year-old going 3-for-4 with a double, home run, and no strikeouts in his career versus the righty. Despite his struggles this season, that type of matchup history could make Candelario a viable DFS play for this contest.

Cincinnati Reds corner infielder Jeimer Candelario is out of the starting lineup again for Monday's series opener against the Miami Marlins. Noelvi Marte is making the start at third base and is batting eighth against Marlins right-hander Max Meyer after his big performance on Sunday, while Spencer Steer is starting at first base and batting sixth. With Steer back in the fold on defense after dealing with a shoulder injury early in the season, the 31-year-old Candelario could be in danger of losing more playing time moving forward after a slow start to the season. In his first 19 games in 2025, he's gone 9-for-69 (.130) with two home runs, two doubles, eight RBI, nine walks and 25 strikeouts in 79 plate appearances. Marte has a hit in two career at-bats against Meyer, while Steer is hitless in his two at-bats. The good news is that Candelario has hits in each of his last two games, including a home run.