Veteran second baseman Robinson Cano is set to become jobless once again this season. The eight-time All-Star has been designated for assignment by the Atlanta Braves on Monday and will be looking for a new team after he clears waivers.

Cano, who joined the Braves in a trade with the San Diego Padres in June, is ending his spell with the team after a disastrous .154 batting average and no homers or RBIs in nine games.

The team confirmed the move alongside the announcement that infielder Ehire Adrianza joined the club in a trade with Washington Nationals. Atlanta sent prospect outfielder Trey Harris to Washington as part of the move.

Robinson Cano started the 2022 campaign with the New York Mets but was released by the franchise after a .195 batting average with one homer and 3 RBIs in 12 games. The Mets cut the player despite owing him $45 million for the remainder of his deal.

Cano then landed with the Padres but only lasted 12 games after hitting .094 and having one RBI. San Diego decided to dump him to Atlanta in exchange for cash consideration.

Over the course of his career, which included stops with New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners, Cano batted .301. He has 2,639 hits, 335 home runs, and 1,306 RBIs. 

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The New York Mets have released veteran second baseman Robinson Cano on Sunday. The move comes after the franchise designated him for assignment earlier in May.

The Mets made this move even though Cano still had two years and $45 million left on his deal. The 39-year-old player is expected the get the full amount owed to him and is also free to sign with another MLB team.

Cano struggled in 2022 after not playing at all in 2021 due to a suspension. He batted .195 in 12 games this season while having only one home run and three RBIs. It remains to be seen if he’ll get a chance from another team to bounce back or if his career in the majors is over.

The Mets acquired Robinson Cano in a blockbuster trade with Seattle Mariners ahead of the 2019 MLB season. At that point, Cano had five years and $100 million left on the 10-year, $240 million contract he signed with the Mariners in 2013.

Cano battled injuries and inconsistency in his first year with the Mets, batting .256 with 13 home runs and 39 RBIs. He managed to improve his production in shortened 2020 MLB season with a batting average of.316, 10 homers, and 30 RBIs, but ended up being an outlier in his troubled stint with the Mets.

Cano, who started his MLB career with the NY Yankees in 2005, has eight All-Star appearances and World Series title from 2009 on his resume. His career stats include a .302 batting average, 2,632 hits, 335 home runs, and 1,305 RBIs.

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The Seattle Mariners and the New York Mets are on the verge of completing a deal that could see Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz head to New York in exchange for a couple of prospects plus Jay Bruce and Anthony Swarzak.

While there have been reports about the expected deal throughout this week, the talks entered an important stage on Thursday after the Mariners informed its involved players about the trade. Mets’ coach Brodie Van Wagenen is a former agent who co-represented Cano and aided in his ten-year $240 million deal in 2013. He’s shown interest in signing the player knowing Cano would provide depth in New York and help his team win.

The Mets also have the finances to absorb Cano’s big deal as they don’t have any other huge commitment beyond 2020. Again, the Mariners are expected to pay off some of Cano’s remaining $120 million should the deal go through.

Another reason the Mets are likely to finalize the deal is Diaz, who is a premium closer and with no huge monies owed. Last season, Diaz made 57 saves and logged 1.96 ERA, great records for players in his position. With the addition of two relievers, the Mets will be in a good position to fight for trophies next year.

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Veteran second baseman Robinson Cano is set to become jobless once again this season. The eight-time All-Star has been designated for assignment by the Atlanta Braves on Monday and will be looking for a new team after he clears waivers.

Cano, who joined the Braves in a trade with the San Diego Padres in June, is ending his spell with the team after a disastrous .154 batting average and no homers or RBIs in nine games.

The team confirmed the move alongside the announcement that infielder Ehire Adrianza joined the club in a trade with Washington Nationals. Atlanta sent prospect outfielder Trey Harris to Washington as part of the move.

Robinson Cano started the 2022 campaign with the New York Mets but was released by the franchise after a .195 batting average with one homer and 3 RBIs in 12 games. The Mets cut the player despite owing him $45 million for the remainder of his deal.

Cano then landed with the Padres but only lasted 12 games after hitting .094 and having one RBI. San Diego decided to dump him to Atlanta in exchange for cash consideration.

Over the course of his career, which included stops with New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners, Cano batted .301. He has 2,639 hits, 335 home runs, and 1,306 RBIs. 

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The New York Mets have released veteran second baseman Robinson Cano on Sunday. The move comes after the franchise designated him for assignment earlier in May.

The Mets made this move even though Cano still had two years and $45 million left on his deal. The 39-year-old player is expected the get the full amount owed to him and is also free to sign with another MLB team.

Cano struggled in 2022 after not playing at all in 2021 due to a suspension. He batted .195 in 12 games this season while having only one home run and three RBIs. It remains to be seen if he’ll get a chance from another team to bounce back or if his career in the majors is over.

The Mets acquired Robinson Cano in a blockbuster trade with Seattle Mariners ahead of the 2019 MLB season. At that point, Cano had five years and $100 million left on the 10-year, $240 million contract he signed with the Mariners in 2013.

Cano battled injuries and inconsistency in his first year with the Mets, batting .256 with 13 home runs and 39 RBIs. He managed to improve his production in shortened 2020 MLB season with a batting average of.316, 10 homers, and 30 RBIs, but ended up being an outlier in his troubled stint with the Mets.

Cano, who started his MLB career with the NY Yankees in 2005, has eight All-Star appearances and World Series title from 2009 on his resume. His career stats include a .302 batting average, 2,632 hits, 335 home runs, and 1,305 RBIs.

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The Seattle Mariners and the New York Mets are on the verge of completing a deal that could see Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz head to New York in exchange for a couple of prospects plus Jay Bruce and Anthony Swarzak.

While there have been reports about the expected deal throughout this week, the talks entered an important stage on Thursday after the Mariners informed its involved players about the trade. Mets’ coach Brodie Van Wagenen is a former agent who co-represented Cano and aided in his ten-year $240 million deal in 2013. He’s shown interest in signing the player knowing Cano would provide depth in New York and help his team win.

The Mets also have the finances to absorb Cano’s big deal as they don’t have any other huge commitment beyond 2020. Again, the Mariners are expected to pay off some of Cano’s remaining $120 million should the deal go through.

Another reason the Mets are likely to finalize the deal is Diaz, who is a premium closer and with no huge monies owed. Last season, Diaz made 57 saves and logged 1.96 ERA, great records for players in his position. With the addition of two relievers, the Mets will be in a good position to fight for trophies next year.

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