Jeimer Candelario went 0-for-3 in loss to the Rangers with one strikeout.

Fantasy Impact

His continued inability to reach base is concerning, as he remains without a hit in his last two games and has a lowly .222 batting average for the season. With a strikeout rate of 0.350 and a walk rate of just 0.100, Candelario's fantasy value is dwindling quickly, making him a risky option in lineups until he can turn things around.

Jeimer Candelario went 2-for-3 in the loss to the Giants with three RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.

Fantasy Impact

Candelario continued his hot start with a two-hit, three-RBI effort, raising his early batting average to .667. While the power hasn’t shown up yet, his ability to drive in runs and get on base — including a walk in this one — makes him an intriguing option in deeper formats. The multi-position eligibility at 1B, 3B, and DH only adds to his flexibility. If the power catches up, he could carve out consistent value moving forward.

Cincinnati skipper Terry Francona hinted Thursday that Jeimer Candelario and Gavin Lux might share third base duties, per team updates.

Fantasy Impact

Francona’s plan to maximize bats could see Candelario and Lux platooning at third, with Lux also versatile at second or left. Christian Encarnacion-Strand’s spring surge (three HRs, 1.000 OPS) locks first, potentially pushing Candelario to DH. Fantasy managers should monitor their roles for lineup stability.

Jeimer Candelario (tooth) will serve as the designated hitter and bat fourth in Sunday’s Cactus League game against the Angels, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Candelario, 31, sat out a week after a wisdom tooth pull but steps back in—poised for a near-daily gig splitting time at DH and the corner infield spots once 2025 kicks off. Fantasy managers can pencil in his steady bat across multiple positions; he’s primed for a full workload.

Jeimer Candelario is sitting out after getting a wisdom tooth pulled Tuesday, having stepped away from camp Monday for the dental visit, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Candelario’s expected back in action within a couple days—no big deal after that tooth trouble. He’s locked in for steady reps with the Reds in 2025, bouncing between the corner infield spots and DH. Fantasy managers can count on his .240-ish bat and mid-teens pop in most leagues; this quick pause won’t dent his spring prep.