1B,3B - Los Angeles Angels MiLB
- Age 32
- Bats: B
- Throws: R
Availability
Jeimer Candelario has been outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake by the Los Angeles Angels after being designated for assignment on Saturday.
Fantasy Impact
Candelario was not claimed by another team, but it was not specified if the veteran will accept the assignment or elect free agency. The likely scenario is that he remains with the organization instead of testing free agency, which would almost assuredly result in a minor league deal. Candelario was off to a 2-for-18 start with an 8:1 K:BB ratio with the Angels. He'll attempt to make a return to the majors at some point this season, whether with the Angels or with another organization.
The Angels designated 1B/3B Jeimer Candelario for assignment.
Fantasy Impact
The move was made to make room for Vaughn Grissom who was activated from the injured list. Candelario will hit the waiver wire after a rough start to the season.
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.
