Jeimer Candelario, who was signed to a $45 million, three-year deal in December 2023, to hit in the middle of the order and mentor young players, is gone.

The Cincinnati Reds designated infielder Jeimer Candelario for assignment after activating him from the 10-day injured list, the team announced Monday.

Jeimer Candelario — the Reds' highest-priced signing of the past six seasons — has seen his tenure in Cincinnati end.