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The Kansas City Royals designated outfielder Mark Canha for assignment after his underwhelming performance and injury setbacks, making him available on waivers with a chance to be released or claimed by another team, despite his solid past seasons.
The Kansas City Royals have designated Mark Canha for assignment after his return from rehab, as new acquisitions and emerging players have made his roster spot redundant. Canha, who struggled at the plate and was out with an injury, will likely be placed on waivers, freeing up a spot on the 40-man roster.
The Detroit Tigers face significant challenges as key players Kerry Carpenter and Mark Canha deal with injuries, potentially sidelining them for extended periods. Carpenter, who has been Detroit's best hitter, is out with a lumbar spine stress fracture, while Canha is day-to-day with a psoas muscle strain. The Tigers, currently fourth in the AL Central, may need to reconsider their strategy for the season, especially with limited plans for significant payroll boosts.
The Detroit Tigers have acquired outfielder Mark Canha from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for minor-league reliever Blake Holub. Canha, a nine-year MLB veteran, has a team option for the 2024 season that the Tigers will pick up. He brings an expert understanding of the strike zone and versatility on defense. The Tigers traded their 15th-round pick in the 2021 draft to acquire Canha.
The MLB trade deadline is approaching, and rumors are swirling about potential moves. The New York Mets may consider trading veteran pitcher Justin Verlander, with the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros as potential suitors. Outfielders Mark Canha and Tommy Pham are also likely to be on the move. The Texas Rangers are aggressively pursuing Cardinals pitcher Jordan Hicks, while the Seattle Mariners are considering trading a starter for a young impact hitter. The Pittsburgh Pirates have received inquiries on several players, including catcher Austin Hedges and pitcher Rich Hill.
Mark Canha's double home three runs, including the go-ahead run, in a 5-1 win over the Pirates on Saturday to snap a seven-game losing streak for the Mets. With Pete Alonso out due to injury, the Mets are looking for help from within, and Canha's contributions could go a long way toward changing the trajectory of this season. Canha's overall numbers remain below his career norms, but he's been significantly better over the past three weeks, with a reduced strikeout rate and an OPS that's creeping toward .900.
After a closed-door meeting with the entire team, Mets manager Buck Showalter conveyed his anger and disappointment and emphasized the need for accountability and higher standards. The Mets responded with a 5-1 win over the Pirates, snapping a seven-game losing streak. Despite three errors, including two on consecutive plays that created the tying run for Pittsburgh, the Mets showed hints of improvement. Showalter declined to discuss the meeting but was glad the Mets won. The team knows what he expects and will have a chance to create momentum on Sunday.
The New York Mets will have to find a way to replace the production of their most productive hitter, Pete Alonso, who is likely to land on the injured list for a significant chunk of June. Mark Vientos and Mark Canha are the two players likely to receive the bulk of first-base reps in Alonso’s absence. Vientos, who started at third base on Thursday, has an opportunity to prove he belongs in the Majors long-term. The Mets need offensive pop, and Vientos needs to seize the opportunity to carve a role in the Mets’ lineup.
The Mets were shutout by the Blue Jays 3-0 after a rain delay of over an hour. Justin Verlander had a solid outing, striking out eight in six innings and giving up just one run. The Mets offense had their best chance of scoring in the third inning but failed to capitalize. This is now their eighth shutout loss of the season and their win streak was stopped at three.
Max Scherzer pitched seven strong innings with nine strikeouts as the New York Mets completed a three-game sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies with a 4-2 victory. After allowing two runs in the first inning, Scherzer settled down and did not allow any more runs. Mark Canha hit a go-ahead home run in the fourth inning and has now hit four home runs and driven in 11 runs in his past three games against the Phillies. The Mets have now swept the Phillies twice at home this season.
The New York Mets completed a sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies with a 4-2 victory on Thursday afternoon. The Mets fell behind early but battled back against former teammate Taijuan Walker. Mark Canha continued his hot streak with his second two-run home run in as many days, while Max Scherzer settled down after a shaky first inning to pitch seven strong innings with nine strikeouts. The Baby Mets also contributed, with Brett Baty and Mark Vientos combining for a crucial insurance run in the sixth inning. Drew Smith recorded his second career save to secure the sweep for the Mets.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3, with Mark Canha accounting for all four runs, hitting a two-run blast and driving in two more with a single. Carlos Carrasco gave up one run in six innings while striking out four. Francisco Lindor made two great plays in the field to help Carrasco. The Mets have taken the series from Phillies but will look for the sweep with Max Scherzer on the mound.
The Phillies lost their second consecutive game against the Mets at Citi Field, dropping their record to 2-11 at the stadium since last season. Edmundo Sosa hit a solo home run to give the Phillies an early lead, but the offense struggled to capitalize on opportunities, going 0-7 with runners in scoring position. Mark Canha was the hero for the Mets, hitting a two-run homer and a two-run single to drive in all four of their runs. The Phillies will try to avoid a sweep in the series finale against Max Scherzer.
Mark Canha broke out of his slump with a four-RBI performance, including a home run and a two-run single, leading the New York Mets to a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Canha had seen a steady degradation of his playing time due to his early-season slump, but he stayed ready by putting in countless hours in the cage with hitting coaches. The Mets have now won seven in a row at home and 16 of their past 20 games vs. the Phillies, and their rotation is rounding into shape with Carlos Carrasco's sharp outing.
The New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 8-4 after scoring eight runs in the fifth inning. Max Scherzer had a good start for the Nationals, but the Mets' bats came alive in the fifth inning, with Mark Canha, Brandon Nimmo, and Francisco Lindor all contributing to the scoring. The win was a much-needed boost for the Mets after a loss earlier in the day.