History of Jeimer Candelario in Timeline
Jeimer Candelario is an American professional baseball third baseman for the Cincinnati Reds. He has also played for the Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers, and Washington Nationals, as well as for the Dominican Republic national baseball team.
November 24, 1993: Birth of Jeimer Candelario
Jeimer Candelario was born on November 24, 1993.
September 2010: Candelario Signs with the Chicago Cubs
In September 2010, Jeimer Candelario began his professional baseball career by signing with the Chicago Cubs.
2012: Candelario's Year with the Boise Hawks
Jeimer Candelario spent the 2012 season playing for the Boise Hawks in the Low-A Northwest League.
2012: Candelario Wins Back-to-Back Tiger of the Year Awards
Jeimer Candelario was named Tiger of the Year in 2021, making him the first player since Miguel Cabrera (2012 and 2013) to win the award in consecutive seasons.
2013: Candelario's Season with the Kane County Cougars
During the 2013 season, Jeimer Candelario played for the Kane County Cougars in the Single-A Midwest League.
2013: Candelario Wins Back-to-Back Tiger of the Year Awards
Jeimer Candelario was named Tiger of the Year in 2021, making him the first player since Miguel Cabrera (2012 and 2013) to win the award in consecutive seasons.
2014: Candelario's Time with Kane County and Daytona
Jeimer Candelario split the 2014 season between the Kane County Cougars and the Daytona Cubs.
2015: Candelario's Promotion to the Tennessee Smokies
Jeimer Candelario started 2015 with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans and was later promoted to the Tennessee Smokies in the Double-A Southern League.
July 3, 2016: Candelario's Major League Debut
On July 3, 2016, Jeimer Candelario was promoted to the major leagues and made his debut with the Chicago Cubs against the New York Mets.
2016: Candelario's Impressive Start with the Iowa Cubs
In 2016, Jeimer Candelario excelled with the Iowa Cubs, batting .333 in his first 25 games.
July 31, 2017: Candelario Traded to the Detroit Tigers
On July 31, 2017, the Chicago Cubs traded Jeimer Candelario to the Detroit Tigers.
2018: Candelario's Back-to-Back Home Runs
During the 2020 season, Jeimer Candelario hit home runs in both games of a doubleheader on September 10, becoming the first Tiger to do so since Leonys Martín in 2018.
2018: Candelario's First Multi-Homer Game and Season Highlights
In 2018, Jeimer Candelario became the Detroit Tigers' regular third baseman and achieved his first multi-homer game on May 26.
March 31, 2019: Candelario's Five-Hit Game
On March 31, 2019, Jeimer Candelario had a career-high five hits in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
2020: Candelario's Breakout Season and AL Player of the Week Honors
Jeimer Candelario had a strong 2020 season, earning AL Player of the Week honors and leading the Detroit Tigers in extra-base hits.
January 15, 2021: Candelario Signs Contract Extension with Tigers
On January 15, 2021, Jeimer Candelario and the Detroit Tigers agreed on a one-year, $2.85 million contract extension.
March 22, 2022: Candelario Agrees to One-Year Deal with Tigers
Jeimer Candelario and the Detroit Tigers avoided arbitration on March 22, 2022, agreeing to a one-year, $5.8 million contract.
June 6, 2022: Candelario Placed on Injured List
Jeimer Candelario's placement on the injured list was retroactive to June 6, 2022.
June 7, 2022: Candelario Placed on Injured List
On June 7, 2022, Jeimer Candelario was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left shoulder subluxation.
November 29, 2022: Candelario Signs with the Washington Nationals
On November 29, 2022, Jeimer Candelario signed a one-year, $5 million contract with the Washington Nationals.
July 31, 2023: Candelario Traded to the Chicago Cubs
The Washington Nationals traded Jeimer Candelario back to the Chicago Cubs on July 31, 2023.
December 11, 2023: Candelario Signs with the Cincinnati Reds
Jeimer Candelario signed a three-year, $45 million contract with the Cincinnati Reds on December 11, 2023.
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