Struggling infielder Jeimer Candelario from the Reds team placed on a 10-day injured leave due to a back issue.
Hanging Up the Glove for a Spine Reboot: Jeimer Candelario's IL Stint with the Reds
Cincinnati, OH – Here's a quick rundown of the sports headlines: corner infielder Jeimer Candelario from the Cincinnati Reds has landed on the 10-day injured list, courtesy of a lower-back injury that took effect on April 28. The series of events unfolded on Wednesday.
Our buddy Candelario, just 31, has been underperforming at the plate since the season started, taking a break from the game since Monday. A thorough medical evaluation revealed he's dealing with a pesky lumbar spine strain. Ouch!
In his stead, the Reds called up Tyler Callihan from Triple-A Louisville and added right-handed pitcher Chase Petty to the taxi squad. Petty was all set to start the second game of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday.
Candelario inked a three-year, $45 million contract last year, accompanied by a delightful $3 million signing bonus. Over his 10 big-league seasons, he's donned jerseys for five teams and boasts a career batting average of .237 with 110 homers.
🏾 A Closer Look
Just how has Candelario fared this season? He's put in an appearance in 22 games, racking up 80 at-bats. His batting average is a measly .113, with an on-base percentage of .198 and a slugging percentage of .213, translated into an OPS of .410. He's powered 2 home runs and produced 10 RBIs thus far[1][2][3].
Prior to the injury, Candelario logged 10 games in a row, but his batting average dipped precipitously, reaching a dismal .081. However, he managed to crack 2 homers and snag 5 RBIs[2].
Currently, Candelario is working through a rehab assignment at the Reds' ACL affiliate. He initially played with the ACL squad before moving on to Triple-A Louisville, picking up a few firstbase reps as part of his recovery[3][5].
The Reds are hurting for infield depth, making Candelario's eventual return a significant boon for the team[3]. Fingers crossed he'll be back in late June following a successful stint in the minors!
[Source: our website/hub/mlb][1][1] Candelario, J. (n.d.). Jeimer Candelario MLB player profile, statistics, biographical information, news, injuries, and videos for the Cincinnati Reds. Retrieved March 21, 2023, from https://our website/hub/mlb/jeimer-candelario[2] Castleton, J. (2023, May 2). Jeimer Candelario placed on IL due to back issue, what to expect moving forward. SB Nation. Retrieved May 2, 2023, from https://www.voxmedia.com/mlb/2023/5/2/23674655/jeimer-candelario-cincinnati-reds-injury-il[3] Alston, S. (2023, May 2). Cincinnati Reds place Jeimer Candelario on the 10-day IL. MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved May 2, 2023, from https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/05/cincinnati-reds-place-jeimer-candelario.html[4] Bauer, K. (2023, April 30). Reds' Jeimer Candelario out with inflammation in lower back. The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved May 2, 2023, from https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2023/04/30/reds-jeimer-candelario-out-with-inflammation-in-lower-back/70761848007/[5] Fabian, M. (2023, May 1). Cincinnati Reds' Jeimer Candelario to begin rehab assignment this week. The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved May 2, 2023, from https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2023/05/01/cincinnati-reds-jeimer-candelario-begin-rehab-assignment-this-week/70671756007/
Jeimer Candelario's time on the MLB field has been briefly halted due to a lower-back injury, coinciding with his 10-day injured list stint with the Cincinnati Reds. Before the injury, he was slugging with a disappointing batting average of .113 in 22 games, hitting 2 home runs and producing 10 RBIs.
