Reds third baseman took an early exit from Wednesday nights contest with the Phillies. He appeared to hurt himself on a swing in his final at-bat, and while he smacked a double on the very next pitch, he continued to grimace from second base. After the game, manager said that hopefully it was nothing more than hyperextension of the elbow (per ). He said the team does not believe the injury is serious, but they will reevaluate Candelario on Friday before their series opener against the Mets. Not so long ago, the Carlos Ruiz Jersey Reds appeared to have a playing time crunch in the infield. However, s and s cleared up the logjam. If Candelario requires an IL stint, Cincinnatis infield depth will suddenly be tested. and can play third base, but theyre already playing regular roles in left field and at first base, respectively. , in a trade with the Blue Jays late this spring, is another option to fill in at the hot corner. In other injury news from around the NL Central was also removed mid-game on Wednesday. Leading off for the Cardinals , he was hit by a pitch in the very first plate appearance of the game. Several innings later, he was hit again, and this time, he did not return to left field in the bottom half of the frame. The second pitch hit him on his throwing elbow (per ). Donovan, a versatile utility player, has played six of his seven games in left field this season. The Cardinals already have three outfielders on the IL , , and and can hardly afford to lose another. In more positive injury news, is progre sing well as he recovers from a stiff lower back. According to , the rightys live batting practice se sion went well on Tuesday. He is set to make a rehab start on Sunday. If all goes well in his rehab appearance, he could still be on track to rejoin the Cubs in mid-April; two weeks ago, manager suggested mid-April was the earliest Taillon could return (per ). Rodolfo Castro Jersey