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.

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario, who could potentially be an All-Star this year, is available on the trade market, according to sources. According to Wins Above Replacement, Candelario has been the most valuable third baseman in the National League this year. The 29-year-old has a good chance of being dealt before the Aug. 1 deadline, as he will be a free agent after this season and the Nationals aren't contenders this year. Candelario would surely be an upgrade for a contender at the hot corner, and he's been useful in fantasy this year as well with a .263 average (76-for-289) with 10 home runs, 26 doubles, two triples, 38 RBI, four steals and 40 runs scored in 76 games. He would also most likely see a boost in his fantasy value if he lands with a contender in the second half.

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario has been a reliable option in the middle of the order all season long. The switch-hitter continued his hot stretch of play versus the San Diego Padres on Sunday. Candelario opened up the scoring with a 427-foot solo home run in the first inning. In the seventh inning, Candelario smacked a two-run double to push the Nationals lead even higher. He finished the game 3-for-5 with three RBI. He's slashing .261/.338/.471 with 10 long balls and 36 RBI this season. The Nationals are thankful to have Candelario in the middle of their order.

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario (thumb) is back at third base and is hitting third in the batting order on Monday against St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Jack Flaherty. Candelario suffered a bone bruise in his thumb on Saturday and didn't play on Sunday, but he'll wind up only missing one game over the weekend. The 29-year-old former Detroit Tiger has been sluggish with the lumber so far in June, going 10-for-46 (.217) with six doubles, one home run, five RBI, a stolen base and seven runs scored so far in 13 games played. However, he is currently on a three-game hitting streak in which he's gone 6-for-12 (.500) with four doubles and a stolen base.

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and three RBI as the team hung on for an 8-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. The 29-year-old has been spectacular at the dish over his last 61 at-bats, slashing a robust .410/.486/.754 with 13 runs scored, 13 extra-base hits, and 14 RBI across this 16-game span. Candelario has nine multi-hit games during the sizzling stretch as well. The infielder led the major leagues with 42 doubles not long ago in 2021. Candelario is worth streaming even outside of NL-only settings while he's swinging a hot bat. He gets the benefit of hitting third or fourth most days on the rebuilding Nats, who have been surprisingly decent offensively in 2023.

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario (ankle) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against right-hander Tylor Megill and the New York Mets. He's starting at the hot corner and batting sixth in the lineup. Candelario hurt his ankle while sliding in Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants and had to be removed early, but he'll return to action on Friday after having Thursday off. The 29-year-old hasn't been much of a force offensively so far this year and has gone just 1-for-12 with a double in his last three games played. Overall, Candelario is hitting a weak .216 (30-for-139) with eight doubles, four home runs, 14 RBI and 13 runs scored in his first 35 games for the Nationals.

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario had a solid showing in the 7-6 win over the Guardians on Sunday. The 29-year-old helped the Nats snap a four-game losing streak, finishing this one with four hits, two RBI, and two runs. He also homered, smashing a 401-foot shot to right field for his third of the year. Candelario has at least one hit in the last four games. While he won't be consistently productive in other statistical areas, at least category managers can get something from him.

Free-agent third baseman Jeimer Candelario is reportedly signing with the Washington Nationals, according to a tweet from The New York Post's Jon Heyman on Tuesday. Heyman tweeted, "Jeimer Candelario agrees to one-year deal with Nats." The infielder appeared in 124 games for the Detroit Tigers last season, hitting .217 with a .272 on-base percentage and 13 home runs in 467 plate appearances. Of the five players who saw time at third base for the Nationals in 2022, just one player, Ildemaro Vargas, remains on the 40-man roster.

The Detroit Tigers have declined to tender a contract to third baseman Jeimer Candelario, as well as utility men Harold Castro and Willi Castro, among others. After coming up with the Cubs in 2016, Candelario was traded to Detroit and has spent nearly six seasons with the Tigers. He's had some ups and downs, with his best season coming in 2020 when he recorded an .872 OPS with seven homers in 206 plate appearances. He was at his lowest in 2022, slashing .217/.272/.361 with 13 home runs in 467 plate appearances. He'll look to resurrect his career somewhere new in the spring.

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (illness) has been scratched from Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. The 28-year-old is dealing with a non-COVID related illness. The expectation is that he'll return to the lineup within the next day or two. In the meantime, Kody Clemens will cover third base and bat eighth against right-hander Cal Quantrill. Fantasy managers shouldn't bother considering Clemens as a streaming option for Wednesday.

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario was one of the offensive stars of a 12-4 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday, going 3-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI. Candelario now has nine long balls on the season, three of which have come in his last five games. Although he has a paltry .621 OPS on the season, he's slashed .271/.364/.521 in 54 plate appearances over his last 15 games and could make for a sneaky pickup for fantasy managers in need of cheap power in the second half of the season.