The Yankees have signed veteran infielder Jeimer Candelario to a minor-league deal, the team's Triple-A affiliate has announced.
Candelario was released by the Cincinnati Reds on June 29 after a rough season that included a lumbar spine strain that forced him on the IL. In 22 games, the 32-year-old slashed .113/.198/.213 with two home runs and 10 RBI.
However, the switch-hitter is just one year removed from hitting 20 homers in 112 games for Cincinnati and is a career .237 hitter with 110 home runs and a .726 OPS.
Candelario's best seasons came when he played for the Detroit Tigers from 2017-2022, but he's also played for the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals.
Mostly a third baseman in his career, Candelario has also played first base.
He will report to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and will act as infield depth for New York.
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