Reds Report:Wittenmyer & Williams: Why Reds need Candelario more than you think

Wittenmyer & Williams: Elly De La Cruz could start 2024 in the minors. It's not speculation. It's reality, and the Reds' big offseason move signals it. [Read in browser]( Reds Report Tue Dec 12 2023 [For subscribers] [Wittenmyer & Williams: Why Reds need Candelario more than you think]( [Jun 25, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) jogs in to the dugout in the middle of the fourth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Great American Ball Park. The Atlanta Braves won, 7-6. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports]( Wittenmyer & Williams: Elly De La Cruz could start 2024 in the minors. It's not speculation. It's reality, and the Reds' big offseason move signals it. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Aug 1, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Jeimer Candelario (9) hits a double against the Cincinnati Reds during the fourth inning at Wrigley Field.]( [Who is Jeimer Candelario? Cincinnati adds switch-hitter, Reds Killer]( Jeimer Candelario had an OPS of 1.160 in 47 plate appearances against the Reds in 2023. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds right fielder Jake Fraley (27) celebrates with teammates after hitting a 2-run home run in the second inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Atlanta Braves at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Friday, June 23, 2023.]( [Wife of Reds' Fraley: Daughter diagnosed with leukemia, 'doing well']( Jake Fraley played in 111 games last season, his second with the Cincinnati Reds. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds first baseman Spencer Steer (7) greets fans during the Cincinnati Reds Redsfest at Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.]( [For subscribers] [The 2-for-1 deal the Reds got with Jeimer Candelario | Press Box Wag]( With the signing of Jeimer Candelario to a three-year contract expected to be announced Tuesday, the Cincinnati Reds filled two needs with one player. [READ MORE]( [Oct 20, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Sports agent Scott Boras on the field before game four of the 2021 NLCS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports]( [For subscribers] [Stream scenario: MLB teams see 'ATM' in shifting TV model, agent says]( The Cincinnati Reds are among 14 teams impacted by Bally Sports' bankruptcy. Scott Boras said free agency isn't suffering as MLB eyes streaming boon. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( Advertisement SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. • Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. • Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. • The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. • Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Time for a break! Brighten your day with one of our games. [Crosswords]( [USA TODAY Crossword]( [Our premier puzzle for crossword fans.]( [Sudoku]( [Challenge your left-brain from Easy to Expert.]( [Quick Cross]( [Our daily mini crossword is perfect for a quick brain break.]( [SEE ALL GAMES]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](