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Jeimer Candelario (back) receives injectionMay 07, 2025 | 07:22 PM

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said Wednesday that Jeimer Candelario received an epidural to treat his lumbar strain. Writer's Analysis: Francona mentioned that Candelario hasn't made significant progress since being placed on the IL on April 30. The epidural injection is aimed at reducing inflammation and relieving pain in his lumbar region. The team will give him time to see how he responds before deciding on the next steps. Meanwhile, with both Candelario and Noelvi Marte (groin) sidelined, Santiago Espinal is expected to handle third base.