Cincinnati manager Terry Francona said Tuesday that he wants to give Candelario a shot to start at third base, because it sets the team up better, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
Candelario (toe) is unlikely to return and finish the season, MLB.com reports.
Candelario (toe) has yet to resume baseball activities, MLB.com reports.
Reds manager David Bell said Tuesday that Candelario is still feeling pain in his fractured left great toe, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
The Reds placed Candelario on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a fractured left great toe.
Candelario is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.
Candelario went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Friday's 3-2 extra-inning win over Tampa Bay.
Candelario is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.
Candelario went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 10-6 win over Miami.
Candelario went 2-for-3 with two walks, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 7-4 win over Miami.