1B,3B - Los Angeles Angels
- Age 32
- Bats: B
- Throws: R
Availability
The Angels selected the contract of INF Jeimer Candelario from Triple-A Salt Lake.
Fantasy Impact
Candelario has officially made the Angels Opening Day roster. He will add depth in the infield heading into the season.
Candelario (non-roster invitee) has hit 8-for-24 with one home run, four RBI and five runs scored during spring training. He was observed taking grounders at second base on Monday.
Fantasy Impact
The work at the keystone position represents an effort to expand his defensive versatility. Los Angeles has not announced whether Candelario will receive second base playing time during exhibition games.
Jeimer Candelario has agreed to a minor league contract with the Angels. The deal comes with an invitation to spring training and the veteran would make $780K if he makes it to the majors.
Fantasy Impact
Things could not have gone worse for Candelario last season. The corner infielder slashed just .113/.198/.213 in 91 plate appearances with the Reds before an injury. He was then released by Cincinnati, claimed by the Yankees, and spent the rest of the year in Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre where he batted .203 in 256 plate appearances. Candelario is a lifetime .237 hitter with 110 home runs in 880 career major league games. He'll try to resurrect his career with the Angels.
Yankees INF Jeimer Candelario has elected free agency.
Fantasy Impact
Candelario signed with the Yankees after he was released by the Reds in the middle of this past season. He should have no problem finding another opportunity this offseason.
The Yankees signed Jeimer Candelario to a minor league contract.
Fantasy Impact
Candelario was released by the Reds after he went unclaimed on waivers. He'll add infield depth for the Yankees following his struggles at the plate in Cincinnati.
