Overview

• Cincinnati reinstated the veteran infielder from the 10-day injured list Monday before immediately designating him for assignment.
• Candelario is halfway through a three-year, $45 million contract signed before the 2024 season.
• He slashed .113 with two homers and 13 RBIs in 22 games prior to landing on the injured list with a lower back issue.
• During a 17-game minor league rehab stint, Candelario batted .238 with one homer and 13 RBIs, but it wasn’t enough to hold his major league roster spot.
• The Reds plan to rely on Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Noelvi Marte and Spencer Steer to shore up their infield moving forward.