Reds manager Terry Francona on sitting Jeimer Candelario: 'Not just about getting hits'

Reds manager Terry Francona on sitting Jeimer Candelario: 'Not just about getting hits'

Jeimer Candelario currently isn't in an everyday role with the Cincinnati Reds, having started just five of the Reds last 10 games as of Monday.

'You can’t chase hits': Francona benches Candelario amid struggles

CINCINNATI -- The Reds have been waiting for corner infielder Jeimer Candelario to get hot and show some consistent production. That hasn't happened, and Candelario is going to the bench while manager Terry Francona gives regular playing time to Noelvi Marte at third base and Spencer Steer at first base.