"Candelario appeared in seven regular season games, going 2-18 while striking out eight times. He had slugged four home runs during Spring Training but fanned 19 times in 59 exhibition plate appearances."
"Candelario owns a .204/.263/.389 batting line in 574 plate appearances over the past two-plus seasons, struggling to find his footing since signing a three-year free agent deal with Cincinnati."
"He played through knee discomfort during the 2024 season and spent time on the injured list with a broken toe and a lumbar spine strain over the past two years."
"The Halos are looking for consistent production out of second and third base, with Adam Frazier, Oswald Peraza, and Vaughn Grissom rotating through the keystone."
Jeimer Candelario was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake after being designated for assignment. The veteran infielder may prefer to remain with the organization. He struggled in the regular season, hitting 2-18 with eight strikeouts. Candelario had a strong Spring Training but has not performed well since signing a three-year deal with Cincinnati. He has battled injuries and inconsistent performance, leading to a poor batting line over the past two seasons. The Angels seek consistent production at second and third base.
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