Jeimer Candelario DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Cincinnati Reds corner infielder Jeimer Candelario (tooth) is back in the team's Cactus League lineup on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels, serving as the designated hitter and batting cleanup. Candelario will return to the diamond to close out the week after having a wisdom tooth removed earlier in the week. It was never anything that was going to keep the 31-year-old veteran out for too long. Candelario will serve as the DH against the Halos, but he should see most of his playing time in 2025 between third and first base for the Reds. The switch-hitting infielder battled injuries in his first year in Cincinnati in 2024, including a fractured big left toe in August that ended his season early. He disappointed by hitting .225/.279/.429, but he did hit 20 home runs in 112 games played. At a discounted price, Candelario isn't a bad late-round corner infield target for his power.

Cincinnati Reds infielder Jeimer Candelario (tooth) has been out early this week at camp because of a painful wisdom tooth. Candelario missed early work on Monday for an appointment with a dentist and is returning on Tuesday to have the tooth pulled. Barring a complication with his mouth, the 31-year-old veteran should be back in Cincy's Cactus League lineup sooner than later. Candelario should mostly play first base for the Reds in 2025, but he'll also see at-bats as the third baseman and designated hitter. He was a disappointment last year after signing a three-year, $42 million contract with the Reds, as he hit .225/.279/.429 with 20 home runs, 56 RBI, four steals and 47 runs in only 112 games played while dealing with multiple injuries, including a fractured big toe in August. Candelario could bounce back with better health in 2025 in his second year with the Reds, making him a potential value pick late in drafts for corner-infield depth.

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Jeimer Candelario (toe) is unlikely to return this season, according to MLB.com. Manager David Bell stated, "It's looking more and more like he's not going to be back this year either. He's still having quite a bit of pain." The 30-year-old has been sidelined since mid-August after being hit by a pitch. Before the injury, the veteran posted a .225/.279/.429 line with 20 home runs and four stolen bases. Fantasy managers should expect Ty France to cover first base and Noelvi Marte and Santiago Espinal to cover the hot corner for the remainder of the summer. This afternoon, Espinal covered third base while Marte served as the designated hitter.