Candelario (illness) remains out of the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

There's a bug going around the Reds' clubhouse, as Christian Encarnacion-Strand will also miss a second straight game. Santiago Espinal will be at third base Friday.

Candelario (illness) remains out of the lineup Wednesday in Seattle.

EDGE Analysis

He'll give way to Santiago Espinal at third base for a second game in a row while he recovers from an illness. The Reds have off Thursday, so Candelario will have some additional time to shake off the ailment before Cincinnati opens its homestand Friday versus the Angels.

Candelario was scratched from the Reds' lineup ahead of Tuesday's game versus Seattle due to an illness.

EDGE Analysis

Candelario was reportedly feeling under the weather Tuesday, so he will sit out while he recovers. Santiago Espinal will enter the lineup as Cincinnati's replacement third baseman and bat eighth.

Candelario went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 9-3 loss to the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Candelario, who slumped to start the season, hit safely for a third straight game following a two-day break (including a team day off) from playing. The home run was the second of the season for the corner infielder, whose average ticked up to .190 through 15 games.

Candelario went 2-for-5 with two RBI, a run scored and was caught stealing in Sunday's 11-4 win over the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Candelario delivered his first multi-hit effort of the season, including a two-run single in the fourth inning. Another first for the infielder was his placement in the batting order; Candelario's first 13 starts were at cleanup, but a season-opening slump dropped him to seventh Sunday against a right-hander. It's unclear if the switch-hitting Candelario will also be dropped against left-handers. On Monday, the Reds kick off a three-game set against the Mariners, who have righties scheduled to start all three contests.

Candelario went 1-for-4 with a double and run scored in Saturday's 5-0 win over the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Candelario returned to action after being held out of Friday's game and was back in the leadoff spot despite a season-opening slump. He entered the game on a 1-for-16 run and without a hit in 10 straight at-bats.

Candelario is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Candelario is off to a dreadful 7-for-46 start at the plate this season, but this will be his first day off. The Reds will roll with Santiago Espinal at third base in Chicago.

Candelario went 0-for-3 and was hit by a pitch in Wednesday's 7-2 loss to the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Candelario has one hit over the last 18 at-bats, dropping his average to .152 and OPS to .535 for the season. Those are unbecoming numbers for a cleanup hitter. He's part of a big hole in the middle of the Reds' order along with third-place batter Christian Encarnacion-Strand (.154/.417). Candelario is chasing more than normal, as he's swinging at a career-high 36 percent of offerings outside the zone.

Candelario started at third base and went 1-for-3 with a walk, double and run scored in Saturday's 9-6 win over the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Candelario, who sustained a sore elbow Thursday, has not missed any time because of it. He started at designated hitter Friday then returned to the field Saturday. Candelario's batting just .200 through 30 at-bats, but he's hit safely in six of eight games played.

Candelario (elbow) will be the designated hitter and bat cleanup in Friday's game versus the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Candelario had to exit Thursday's game with a hyperextended right elbow, but he won't wind up missing any starts. It is possible that the switch hitter will be limited to DH duties for a bit, however, in order to protect the elbow.