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Reuters
3 days ago
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Reds release INF Jeimer Candelario after struggles
June 30 - The Cincinnati Reds officially released infielder Jeimer Candelario on Sunday after he cleared waivers following his designation for assignment on Monday. Candelario, 31, was only halfway through a three-year, $45 million contract he signed before the 2024 season that made him the Reds' highest-priced free agent in five years. The veteran first and third baseman had been on the injured list since late April due to a lumbar spine strain. The Reds reinstated him from the injured list on Monday as he ran out of time on a minor league rehabilitation assignment and have let him go while owing him nearly $23 million. Candelario played in 22 games, with 12 starts at third base and seven starts at first, before going on the IL. He batted an abysmal .113 (9-for-80) with two home runs and 10 RBIs. His last game was on April 27, when he went 0-for-4 as a designated hitter in an 8-1 road win against the Colorado Rockies. In his first season in Cincinnati, he made 112 appearances and batted .225 with 20 homers, 23 doubles and 56 RBIs. Following stints with the Chicago Cubs (2016-17) and Detroit Tigers (2017-22), Candelario had one of the best seasons of his career in 2023, split between the Washington Nationals and Cubs. He batted .251 with career highs of 22 homers and 70 RBIs, prompting the Reds to pursue him in free agency. The Reds have moved forward with Christian Encarnacion-Strand at third base and Spencer Steer at first as their main corner infielders. --Field Level Media
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Reds release INF Jeimer Candelario after struggles
Jun 30, 2025 06:57 AM IST The Cincinnati Reds officially released infielder Jeimer Candelario on Sunday after he cleared waivers following his designation for assignment on Monday. HT Image Candelario, 31, was only halfway through a three-year, $45 million contract he signed before the 2024 season that made him the Reds' highest-priced free agent in five years. The veteran first and third baseman had been on the injured list since late April due to a lumbar spine strain. The Reds reinstated him from the injured list on Monday as he ran out of time on a minor league rehabilitation assignment and have let him go while owing him nearly $23 million. Candelario played in 22 games, with 12 starts at third base and seven starts at first, before going on the IL. He batted an abysmal .113 with two home runs and 10 RBIs. His last game was on April 27, when he went 0-for-4 as a designated hitter in an 8-1 road win against the Colorado Rockies. In his first season in Cincinnati, he made 112 appearances and batted .225 with 20 homers, 23 doubles and 56 RBIs. Following stints with the Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers , Candelario had one of the best seasons of his career in 2023, split between the Washington Nationals and Cubs. He batted .251 with career highs of 22 homers and 70 RBIs, prompting the Reds to pursue him in free agency. The Reds have moved forward with Christian Encarnacion-Strand at third base and Spencer Steer at first as their main corner infielders. Field Level Media This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text. Stay updated with the latest sports news, including latest headlines and updates from the Olympics 2024, where Indian athletes will compete for glory in Paris. Catch all the action from tennis Grand Slam tournaments, follow your favourite football teams and players with the latest match results, and get the latest on international hockey tournaments and series.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Jeimer Candelario officially released by the Cincinnati Reds
Jeimer Candelario was officially released by the Cincinnati Reds. After the Reds designated Candelario for assignment Monday, June 23, the club released him Sunday, June 29 after he cleared waivers. Candelario, the Cincinnati Reds' highest-priced free agent signing in the past five years, was designated for assignment halfway through a three-year, $45 million deal. The Reds parted ways with infielder Jeimer Candelario halfway through the three-year, $45 million contract, paying him the remainder of his salary, an estimated $22.5 million. Candelario struggled to hit and play both corner infield positions even when healthy during an injury-plagued tenure with the Reds. He'd recently run out of time on a minor-league rehab assignment after recovering from a lower back injury. Advertisement Cincinnati Reds Dave Parker 'More respect for Dave Parker than anybody': Baseball greats remember Cincinnati legend Reds Big Red Machine celebration 'We captured the imagination': Why Big Red Machine secured unique sports, cultural legacy Reds San Diego Padres Andrew Abbott Andrew Abbott bolstered his case for the MLB All-Star Game but the Reds lost to the Padres With no alternatives for keeping him on rehab and no appealing ways to fit Candelario and his .113-hitting production back into the lineup, the Reds chose to pay him $22.5 million not to play for them the next year-and-a-half rather than to play for them. Advertisement Last season, Candelario's first after signing as a free agent, he hit .225 with a .279 on-base percentage with 20 home runs and 56 RBI in 112 games played. 'At the end of the day you have to look at it as sunk cost because if he's not going to help you, you can't bring a player that's not going to help this team win,' President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall said. 'We felt we were in a better spot with the players we had here.' This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Jeimer Candelario officially released by the Cincinnati Reds
Washington Post
24-06-2025
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- Washington Post
Reds designate $45M infielder Jeimer Candelario for assignment after injury-plagued stint
CINCINNATI — Jeimer Candelario — the Reds' highest-priced signing of the past six seasons — has seen his tenure in Cincinnati end. The Reds designated the oft-injured infielder for assignment Monday before their game against the New York Yankees. Candelario signed a three-year, $45 million contract in December 2023. He is owed nearly $23 million, including $7,983,871 for the remainder of this season, $12 million for next season and a $3 million buyout for 2027.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
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Reds Make Big Roster Announcement Ahead of Yankees Series
Reds Make Big Roster Announcement Ahead of Yankees Series originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Cincinnati Reds have officially parted ways with infielder Jeimer Candelario, designated him for assignment on Monday after reinstating him on the 10-day injured list. Advertisement Candelario, 31, joined the Reds on a three-year, $45 million deal signed in December 2023. The switch-hitter was expected to bring a veteran presence and offensive production to Cincinnati's lineup, but ultimately failed to meet expectations. In 134 games, Candelario batted .207 with a .660 OPS, 22 home runs and 66 RBIs, while contributing a -1.6 bWAR. He struggled with both consistency and health throughout his Reds tenure, missing the final stretch of the 2024 season due to a fractured toe and later landing on the IL in April with a lumbar spine strain. Apr 2, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds third baseman Jeimer Candelario (3) throws to first to get Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger (not pictured) out in the second inning at Great American Ball Park.© Katie Stratman-Imagn Images This season, Candelario appeared in 22 games, slashing .113/.198/.213 with two home runs and a .410 OPS. He recently completed a 15-game rehab stint with Triple-A Louisville, where he hit. 211. Advertisement The Reds will be on the hook for the remaining $22.5 million of Candelario's contract. It's the most money the organization has ever spent on a deal. That surpasses the $22 million owed to third baseman Mike Moustakas when he was released in January 2023. Candelario's time with the Reds ultimately became a costly misfire, leaving them with a difficult financial pill to swallow. Related: Astros Trade Deadline Plans Include Adding Left-Handed Hitter This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
