ATLANTA — The San Diego Padres have signed veteran next baseman Robinson Canó to a important league contract and program to use him as a left-handed bat off the bench.
Canó was not in Friday’s lineup versus the Atlanta Braves. Performing manager Ryan Christenson stated he could get some occasional starts at next and selected hitter.
The New York Mets, who launched Canó on Sunday, owe him nearly $45 million remaining on his first agreement signed with Seattle. He will generate a prorated share of the $700,000 bare minimum.
Canó, 39, was designated for assignment on May 2 following hitting .195 with 1 residence operate and 3 RBIs in 43 plate appearances for the NL East-leading Mets. He sat out previous year serving a second suspension for overall performance-boosting medications.
Canó has a .302 career batting normal with 335 dwelling operates, 1,305 RBIs and an .842 OPS in 17 seasons. He has 2,632 hits, such as 571 doubles. Canó is owed approximately $45 million by the Mets from the remainder of the $240 million, 10-12 months contract he signed with Seattle. He has shed in excess of $35 million mainly because of the two drug suspensions.
With the fourth-highest occupation batting average among the all active big leaguers, Canó trails Miguel Cabrera (.310), José Altuve (.307) and Mike Trout (.305). He ranks 3rd between active gamers in hits, RBIs, full bases, extra-base hits and runs scored. Canó has 316 homers as a second baseman, 2nd all-time to Jeff Kent’s 351.
The Padres optioned pitcher Dinelson Lamet to Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding go.
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