Chicago Cubs infielder Jeimer Candelario (back) has been activated from the injured list on Wednesday. This is great news for the Cubs who are desperately trying to hold onto a Wild Card spot. Candelario has been out of the lineup since mid-September due to a lower back strain. He'll return on Wednesday, while Christopher Morel hits the bench. Candelario will cover first base and bat seventh versus right-hander Darius Vines on Wednesday.

Chicago Cubs infielder Jeimer Candelario (back) has reportedly been making terrific progress in his recovery. The 29-year-old has been sidelined since mid-September due to a lower back strain. However, it sounds like the switch-hitting infielder could return as early as Wednesday. That is great news for the Cubs who are currently in the middle of the Wild Card race. The return of Candelario would be a significant boost to this lineup.

Chicago Cubs infielder Jeimer Candelario (back) could return from the injured list as early as next week. The 29-year-old was placed on the injured list on September 11 due to a lower back strain. The good new is, Candelario has been making solid progress in his recovery. The Cubs could certainly use his bat as they continue to compete for a Wild Card spot. This season, Candelario is slashing .253/.338/.473 with 21 home runs and 69 RBI in 135 games between the Washington Nationals and Cubs. In the meantime, the combination of Patrick Wisdom, Christopher Morel, and Cody Bellinger should split up the playing time at third and first base.

Chicago Cubs infielder Jeimer Candelario (back) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. This news comes after Candelario suffered a back strain during Sunday's series finale versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. As a result, Candelario will be sidelined until at least next Thursday. Nick Madrigal is expected to see more playing time at third base, while Cody Bellinger should get some action at first base. The Cubs have also recalled outfielder Alexander Canario as extra depth.

Chicago Cubs infielder Jeimer Candelario (back) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland at Coors Field. The veteran left Sunday's series finale against the D-backs early due to back tightness and will give way to Patrick Wisdom at first base on Monday evening in Denver. The 29-year-old has enjoyed a nice bounce-back season in 2023 after struggling last season, hitting .253 with a career-high 21 home runs and eight stolen bases alongside an .811 OPS across 135 games between the Cubs and Washington Nationals. At this point, fantasy managers can expect him to remain day-to-day while the ailment does not sound serious.

Chicago Cubs infielder Jeimer Candelario collected four hits during his 2023 Cubs debut on Tuesday. He remained hot at the plate for Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The 29-year-old went 4-for-5 on Tuesday and followed that up with a 4-for-4 game on Wednesday. He collected four hits and scored four runs during Wednesday's 16-6 win over Cincinnati. Candelario is already a solid fantasy contributor, but more performances like this are really going to boost his value.

Chicago Cubs first/third baseman Jeimer Candelario had a memorable debut with his new team in Tuesday's 20-9 win over the Reds. Playing first base, Candelario went 4-for-5 with three singles and a double. He also committed a fielding error. The 29-year-old was having a productive season with the Nationals before being traded and is now slashing .265/.348/.488 with 16 home runs, 53 RBI, and six stolen bases on the season. The improved lineup context should help boost his fantasy value,and he should continue to be a useful asset as long as he continues to hit for power.

The Washington Nationals have traded third baseman Jeimer Candelario to the Chicago Cubs prior to Tuesday's MLB trade deadline. It's a full-circle move for the 29-year-old who began his big-league career by playing parts of two seasons with the Cubs prior to being moved to the Tigers in another deadline deal in the 2017 season. The veteran is in the midst of a big bounce-back season, hitting .258 with 16 home runs, six stolen bases, and an .823 OPS across 99 games with Washington after struggling to a .217 average with 13 homers, zero steals, and a .633 OPS across 124 games with Detroit last season. The Marlins and Cubs were rumored destinations for Candelario prior to Monday night's deal with Chicago.

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario is not in the team's starting lineup on Monday against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers. Ildemaro Vargas will get the nod at the hot corner instead and will hit seventh against Brewers right-hander Corbin Burnes. Candelario's name has been thrown around often with the trade deadline approaching on Tuesday, and there's a chance he'll be dealt during Monday's contest. The 29-year-old switch-hitter is having a pretty fine season in his first season in D.C., slashing .258/.342/.481 with an .823 OPS, 16 home runs, 30 doubles, two triples, 53 RBI, six stolen bases and 57 runs scored in 99 games. There's a good chance that he may not see everyday playing time if he's traded to a contender, though, so fantasy managers need to prepare for that possibility.

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario (shoulder) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Mets. This is good news after the 29-year-old injured his shoulder during Friday's game. He'll cover third base and bat third versus right-hander Carlos Carrasco on Saturday. Fantasy managers should make sure to get Candelario back in their lineups here. The assumption is that Candelario is going to get moved at the upcoming trade deadline. A move to a contender should be able to increase his fantasy value.

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario (shoulder) said he's fine after leaving Friday night's game early after a collision with New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil. Candelario was briefly worried when he felt something in his left shoulder, but he was able to swing in the cage after leaving and would have been able to hit if his spot in the batting order came up again. The 29-year-old went 1-for-3 with a walk in the 5-1 loss and is now hitting .254 on the year with 16 home runs, 52 RBI, five stolen bases and 55 runs scored. A popular trade candidate this summer, he might be sent to a contender before Tuesday's trade deadline, but that doesn't necessarily mean that his fantasy value will receive a boost for the rest of the season. Check back on Saturday to see if he's in the starting lineup for the Nats.

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario (shoulder) was removed from Friday's game against the New York Mets early after colliding with infielder Jeff McNeil at second base. Candelario was in significant pain after the collision and was grabbing his shoulder while walking off with a trainer. The 29-year-old has frequently been mentioned as a trade chip this summer, but if he ends up missing significant time, that might be out of the question. Fantasy managers will want to check back for more information on the severity of his injury, and there's a good chance he won't be able to play on Saturday. Before leaving prematurely, Candelario went 1-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout, and he's now hitting .254 on the year with a strong .813 OPS.

The Los Angeles Angels have discussed a trade for Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario, in addition to their recently completed deal with the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night for right-handers Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez, according to a source. The Angels didn't wait long to get busy on the trade market after announcing Wednesday afternoon that they took two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani off the trade market. The Halos are clearly going for it, and they could use an upgrade at the hot corner with both Anthony Rendon (shin) and Brandon Drury (shoulder) on the injured list. The 29-year-old switch-hitting Candelario is having a solid season with 16 home runs and 51 RBI in 94 games for the Nats, but a trade to Anaheim could mean fewer playing time once all of their corner-infield options get healthy next month.

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario (thumb) is back at third base and is hitting third in the lineup on Monday against the Chicago Cubs and left-hander Drew Smyly. Candelario was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the St. Louis Cardinals with more thumb soreness, but he's back in there again to start the week for fantasy managers. The Nationals are hoping the 29-year-old third baseman can stay healthy and produce ahead of the Aug. 1 trade deadline, as Candelario could be one of the most coveted pieces on the trade market this summer. The switch-hitter is hitting .260/.336/.477 with an .813 OPS, 13 home runs, 27 doubles, two triples, 43 RBI, five steals and 46 runs scored in 86 games in his first year in D.C. A trade to a contender would only boost his fantasy value the rest of the way in 2023.

Updating a previous report, Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario (thumb) was a late scratch for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. He was originally in the lineup, after missing both ends of Saturday's doubleheader, but was scratched after taking some swings and handling groundballs during pregame warmups. Apparently, the thumb is still bothering him so Ildemaro Vargas will start at third base in his place. The Nationals should provide an update on Candelario following Sunday's game.

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario (thumb) is back in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals. Candelario missed Saturday's doubleheader while dealing with a bruised right thumb but he's ready to rock on Sunday, starting at the hot corner and batting third against Jack Flaherty. He's been a hot topic on the trade market of late, slashing .260/.336/.477 with 13 home runs, 43 RBI, and five stolen bases across 323 at-bats.

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario (thumb) is dealing with a bone bruise in his right thumb, according to manager Dave Martinez. Candelario injured the thumb during a pre-game defensive drills, and it felt worse when he attempted to swing on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals in his first and only at-bat of the night. Some folks were wondering whether Candelario had been traded as the reason for him departing the contest early on, but it was actually an injury. Fantasy managers shouldn't be shocked if the 29-year-old is out on Saturday, and it could cause him to go on the injured list, which would be bad news for his trade value ahead of the Aug. 1 deadline. The switch-hitter came entered the second half of the season hitting .261 (84-for-322) with 13 homers, 43 RBI, five steals and 46 runs scored this year. His fantasy value could improve significantly with a move to a contender in the second half.

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario (knee) is back in the lineup on Saturday against the Texas Rangers. The 29-year-old missed Friday's contest with knee soreness but he's back in the lineup for this one, serving as the Nats' DH and batting third against Andrew Heaney. Candelario has been a solid contributor this season and is a likely trade candidate as the deadline is fast approaching. He owns a .261/.339/.475 triple-slash line with 12 home runs, 40 RBI, and five stolen bases over 314 at-bats on the year.

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Texas Rangers. The 29-year-old will sit out this contest after getting hit in the knee by a pitch during Thursday's game. The expectation is that this is a day-to-day issue, so hopefully Candelario will avoid a trip to the injured list. Ildemaro Vargas will take over at third base and bat fifth Friday versus left-hander Cody Bradford.

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario continued to hit well in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Reds. Candelario went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, and a strikeout. The 29-year-old has been a productive player this season, slashing .265/.341/.483 with 12 HR, 40 RBI, and four stolen bases. Candelario is rostered in just 31 percent of leagues but could be a useful corner infield option for fantasy managers, especially if he were to be traded to a stronger offense.