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Cubs finalize $6M deal with Justin Turner, OF Alexander Canario designated for assignment

The Chicago Cubs have finalized their $6 million, one-year contract with Justin Turner

FEBRUARY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Removed from 40-man roster The Cubs designated Canario for assignment Thursday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for Justin Turner, whose signing has been made official. Canario has an .857 OPS but a 42.2 percent strikeout rate during his brief time in the majors over the last two seasons. Strikeout issues and a lack of minor-league options could limit Canario's appeal, but the Cubs should be able to find a trade partner willing to gamble on the 24-year-old's power upside.

FEBRUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Getting reps at first Canario received reps at first base Tuesday as the Cubs explore their reserve options behind starter Michael Busch, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact The 24-year-old has a good chance to make the Opening Day roster since he's out of minor-league options, and adding some positional versatility could help him secure a bench job. Canario has played in just 21 big-league games but has struck out 19 times in 45 plate appearances, which is consistent with his 30.4 percent strikeout rate at Triple-A Iowa last year.

FEBRUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set for opening day bench role? Brujan has a good chance at making Chicago's opening day roster in a bench role, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact After appearing in six games for the Cubs as a rookie in 2023, Canario saw 15 games of action last year. He's still just 24 years old and has some upside, and with Nico Hoerner (elbow) uncertain for opening day, the Cubs could have a roster spot to fill. Making the team out of camp would give Canario a fantasy boost, though he's still unlikely to see enough playing time right away to make a big impact.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out with hamstring strain Triple-A Iowa placed Canario on its 7-day injured list Friday with a right hamstring strain, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Iowa deactivated Canario just over a week after he was carted off the field with the injury July 24 against Indianapolis. The 24-year-old outfielder is without a clear timeline to return to action. Canario retains a spot on the Cubs' 40-man roster but had been with Iowa since July 19 following a brief stint with the big club. He maintains a .243/.336/.514 slash line over 283 plate appearances at the Triple-A level for the season.

AUGUST 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A The Cubs optioned Canario to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 24-year-old was called up by the Cubs just ahead of the All-Star break and will now return to Triple-A with Mike Tauchman (groin) being activated from the injured list. Canario has appeared in 15 big-league games this season and has a .280/.357/.440 slash line and 39.3 percent strikeout rate.

JULY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs place outfielder Cody Bellinger on injured list with broken finger

The Chicago Cubs have placed outfielder Cody Bellinger on the 10-day injured list with a left middle finger fracture

JULY 11, 2024 • Associated Press

Joins big-league club The Cubs recalled Canario from Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact The 24-year-old was up with the Cubs early in the season and posted an .815 OPS in 25 plate appearances, and he'll receive another look as Cody Bellinger heads to the injured list with a fractured finger. Canario should have at least a semi regular role with Bellinger and Mike Tauchman (groin) both sidelind.

JULY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Wednesday Canario is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.

Impact Canario is back on the bench Wednesday after going 1-for-2 at the dish in Tuesday's 4-2 loss. He's now been excluded from the lineup five times in the past six games and doesn't look as though he'll benefit much from the absences of fellow outfielders Cody Bellinger (ribs) and Seiya Suzuki (oblique).

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Bellinger and Alexander Canario HRs power Cubs past Marlins 5-3 for doubleheader split

Cody Bellinger and Alexander Canario homered and the Chicago Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 5-3 to earn a split of the day-night doubleheader

APRIL 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Cubs place Seiya Suzuki on 10-day injured list with right oblique strain

The Chicago Cubs have placed right fielder Seiya Suzuki on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain

APRIL 16, 2024 • Associated Press

With Tuesday's grand slam, Canario joined unique club Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario spent a few weeks waiting patiently for his turn after getting called up on Sept. 1. He made the most of h...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Belts slam for first MLB homer Canario went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and five RBI in Tuesday's 14-1 win of the Pirates.

Impact Getting his first big-league start and batting ninth as the DH, the 23-year-old helped put the finishing touches on the rout by slugging his first career homer in the eighth inning -- a grand slam off Kyle Nicolas. Canario has flashed big-time power in the minors, launching eight homers in 36 games for Triple-A Iowa this season after mashing 30 over 101 games in the high minors the year before, but he still needs to prove he can make consistent enough contact against major-league pitching to become a significant part of the Cubs' future.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Canario has memorable night by belting grand slam for first HR CHICAGO -- Alexander Canario was not sure what his future held last offseason. He was recovering from a pair of serious injury setbacks sust...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • MLB.COM

Cubs drill Pirates with help from Alexander Canario Dansby Swanson set the tone with a two-run homer in the first inning and Alexander Canario clubbed a late grand slam for his first career ho...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Canario's grand slam helps Cubs rout Pirates 14-1 to open half-game lead for last wild card

Rookie Alexander Canario hit a grand slam for his first major league home run in an eight-run eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs ended a five-game losing streak with a 14-1 rout o...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • Associated Press

Gets first big-league start Canario will serve as the designated hitter and bat ninth Tuesday versus the Pirates.

Impact Canario has spent most of September on the Cubs' active major-league roster, but this will be his first appearance in the starting lineup. The 23-year-old put up an .866 OPS with eight homers, 35 RBI, two steals and 23 runs scored in 36 games for Triple-A Iowa prior to arriving in Chicago.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Iowa The Cubs recalled Canario from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Canario was just optioned to Iowa on Monday, but he'll return as bench depth for Chicago as Jeimer Candelario (back) heads to the 10-day injured list. Canario drew only one plate appearance during his first 10-day stint in the majors and is not in the lineup Tuesday at Colorado.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Monday Canario was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Monday.

Impact Canario received only one at-bat after being called up on the first day of the month, so the Cubs decided to send him back to Iowa to open up a roster spot for fellow outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs prospect Alexander Canario earns his 1st major league call-up after overcoming devastating injuries CINCINNATI — Nothing about Alexander Canario’s baseball future felt guaranteed in the moments after his devastating injury nearly 10 months...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

No. 14 prospect Canario joins big league club CINCINNATI -- It was a long road back for Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario. After dislocating his left shoulder and breaking his left ankle...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Officially summoned from minors Canario was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Canario has missed a big chunk of this season due to injury but posted an .866 OPS with eight homers and two steals in 36 games since joining Triple-A Iowa in mid-July. The 23-year-old probably isn't going to play a bunch down the stretch but offers an intriguing option off the bench.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be promoted Friday Canario will be called up to the Cubs on Friday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Shane Greene is also set to join the Cubs as a September call-up ahead of Friday's series opener in Cincinnati. Canario battled shoulder and ankle injuries in the first half of the 2023 season, but he's posted a solid .866 OPS with eight homers and two steals in 36 games since joining Triple-A Iowa in mid-July. The 23-year-old can back up all three outfield spots and serve as a dynamic option off the bench.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Des Moines Register Iowa Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario is happy to be back on the field after a scary injury over the winter.

JULY 20, 2023 • DESMOINESREGISTER.COM

Playing again at Triple-A Canario (shoulder/ankle) has gone 2-for-11 with a walk, an RBI and a run in three games since being reinstated from Triple-A Iowa's 60-day injured list Friday.

Impact Canario made his 2023 debut for Iowa over the weekend after missing the first four-plus months of the season while recovering from offseason surgeries for his ankle and left shoulder. The 23-year-old outfielder -- who posted a .786 OPS over his 16-game rehab assignment between the rookie-level Arizona Complex League and High-A South Bend -- could need some time to knock off rust before he rediscovers the power/speed combination he displayed during the 2022 campaign. Over stops at South Bend, Double-A Tennessee and Iowa last season, Canario popped 37 home runs and stole 23 bases in 26 attempts over 534 plate appearances.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Cubs finalize $6M deal with Justin Turner, OF Alexander Canario designated for assignment

Cubs place outfielder Cody Bellinger on injured list with broken finger

Cody Bellinger and Alexander Canario HRs power Cubs past Marlins 5-3 for doubleheader split

Cubs place Seiya Suzuki on 10-day injured list with right oblique strain

Canario's grand slam helps Cubs rout Pirates 14-1 to open half-game lead for last wild card