Jeimer Candelario
1B,3B,DH - FA
2026 Outlook
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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.
The Reds released Jeimer Candelario.
Fantasy Impact
Candelario passed through waivers unclaimed after he was designated for assignment earlier this week. He shouldn't have too much of a problem finding interest from other teams.
The Reds activated Jeimer Candelario from the 10-day injured list and designated him for assignment.
Fantasy Impact
Candelario was just halfway through a three-year, $45 million contract with the Reds. He slashed .113/.198/.213 this season prior to landing on the injured list after also struggling last year. He'll likely go unclaimed on waivers and then should draw some interest as a free agent.
Jeimer Candelario will begin a rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on Monday.
Fantasy Impact
Candelario hasn't played since April 27 due to a back injury. Prior to his injury, he had already lost his spot in the starting lineup, having managed just nine hits in 80 at-bats. There's currently no word on when he'll return to the Reds' roster.