The Tigers non-tendered him in 2022 when his numbers further declined, but Candelario rebounded and had a strong season for the Cubs and the Washington National, and after that he landed a three-year, $45 million deal with the Cincinnati Reds, but Candelario immediately declined again as he struggled with knee tendinitis and a fractured toe. He did hit 20 home runs for the Reds in 2024, but his slash lines have been bad since 2023, when he hit 16 home runs to go with a .258/.342/.481 line.Â
