The Cincinnati Reds announced on Monday that infielder Jeimer Candelario has been designated for assignment by the team. In doing so, the Reds will still pay the 10-year major leaguer the remaining $22.5 million he's owed on the final year and a half on his contract

It’s a tough decision. He’s a great guy,” team president Nick Krall said. “We’ve played well. It is something we looked at as we’re trying to win games, and this gives us the best opportunity to win,