Jeimer Candelario's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Jeimer Candelario (knee) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The switch-hitter will get another day off to rest and manage his right knee tendinitis issue. The hope is that Candelario will be fine within a few days and won't require a stint on the injured list. The Reds are likely going to wait and see how he progresses before making a move. In the meantime, Noelvi Marte will cover third base and bat sixth versus right-hander Miles Mikolas.

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Jeimer Candelario (knee) is out of Wednesday's lineup against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates due to knee tendonitis, and manager David Bell said it's progressively not getting better. Candelario is still able to play, but Bell said the team is "going to take a closer look at it this morning to make sure that he can keep going." The Reds have an off day on Thursday and they could utilize Candelario as the designated hitter this weekend to keep him in the lineup as he manages his knee issue. With Candelario out on Wednesday, Santiago Espinal is starting at third and batting seventh against Pirates right-hander Luis L. Ortiz. If Candelario's knee doesn't improve and he lands on the injured list, infield prospect Noelvi Marte will be another option to take over at the hot corner after being called up.

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Jeimer Candelario and outfielder Will Benson are not in Wednesday's lineup as the Reds look to clinch a series victory over their division rival Pittsburgh Pirates. Candelario has started in each of the past five games with a modest .182 AVG. Benson usually slots in right-field against right-handed pitching, but Wednesday will be an exception. As a result, Santiago Espinal will man the hot corner and bat eighth, and Jake Fraley will cover right field and bat third. They will face Pirates right-hander Luis Ortiz who enters this game with an overall 3.45 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP and allowed 10 hits and six earned runs in his previous start. Both are solid options in DFS this afternoon with a great matchup and playing in hitter-friendly Great American Ballpark.