Robinson Cano’s journeyman standing continues.
The previous Yankees and Mets second baseman was traded from the Padres to the Braves Sunday, The Put up’s Jon Heyman reported, and could possibly be again within the majors as quickly as Monday when the Braves open a three-game collection with the Mets in Atlanta.
Cano, 39, began the season with the Mets however was launched in Might after slashing .195/.233/.268 in simply 12 video games. Quickly after his launch, the Padres signed him to a serious league contract, however Cano struggled much more in San Diego, slashing .091/.118/.091 in 12 video games.
The Padres requested Cano to just accept a minor league project in early June, however the eight-time All-Star initially declined and was launched. After testing free company for a couple of week, he accepted a minor-league contract with the El Paso Chihuahuas, the Padres’ Triple-A affiliate.
The Braves have a powerful lineup, however notably wanted a lefty bat to come back off the bench. In 17 seasons, Cano is 9-for-34 with two house runs and 4 RBIs as a pinch hitter.
The Mets lead the Braves by 1 ¹/₂ video games within the NL East.
The Mets are nonetheless bearing the brunt of Cano’s contract, paying roughly $20 million of his wage this yr, with the Mariners — with whom Cano performed from 2014-2018 earlier than being traded to the Mets — nonetheless paying $3.75 million of his $24 million wage. Subsequent yr, the Mets shall be on the hook for the total $24 million, minus the prorated portion of the MLB minimal if he’s signed by one other crew in 2024.
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