Former Cubs Star Prospect Blasting Home Runs in Mets Spring Training
This Chicago Cubs prospect landed with the New York Mets and has had an impressive spring with his new team.
For the Chicago Cubs, designated outfielder Alexander Canario for assignment last month was part of the business of baseball.
The Cubs were able to find a take for him, as they dealt him to the New York Mets.
Well, Canario has certainly show up for the Mets this spring.
In what may be his final appearance with the Mets in spring training on Sunday, the former Cubs top prospect blasted two home runs for the Mets, including a grand slam. Canario went 3-for-4 with five RBI and three runs scored.
It was the capper for a great spring training for the 24-year-old, who finished with a slash line of .314/.429/.629/1.058 with three home runs and eight RBI.
A spring like that would probably lead to a full-time job in the Majors, right? Well, maybe not in his case.
It appears that Canario is running into the same problem that he had in Chicago — opportunity. The Mets have a solid outfield as they break camp.
New York has its huge offseason signing, Juan Soto, playing right field. Along with him the Mets have plenty of other talent, including Starling Marte, Brandon Nimmo, Jesse Winker, Jose Siri and Tyrone Taylor.
As MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo pointed out, the Mets are of the belief that their outfielders will be healthy for the season opener. New York has one more spring training game, against their cross-town rivals the New York Yankees, on Monday. After that, the Mets head to Houston to prepare for their opening-day contest with the Astros on March 27.
