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Angels Designate Jeimer Candelario for Assignment After Seven Games

Los Angeles made room for Vaughn Grissom by cutting the veteran after a brief, unproductive start.

Mar 24, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels second baseman Jeimer Candelario (46) returns to the dugout after he was called out on strikes during the third against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Mar 1, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Vaughn Grissom against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.
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Overview

  • The Angels, who designated Jeimer Candelario for assignment Saturday, reinstated infielder Vaughn Grissom from the injured list.
  • Candelario went 2-for-18 for Los Angeles with two doubles, no RBIs and eight strikeouts across seven games.
  • He signed on Feb. 9 as a non-roster invitee, then earned an Opening Day spot after a .235 Cactus League showing with four homers and 11 RBIs.
  • Under DFA rules, the team has seven days to trade, release or waive him, and MLB Trade Rumors expects he will clear waivers and can elect free agency.
  • The 11-year veteran led MLB with 42 doubles in 2021 and owns 110 career home runs, while the Reds reportedly still owe him $15 million from his prior deal.