Mark Canha - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Granted release Canha has been granted his release by the Rangers on Thursday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Canha will get a chance for a fresh start after opening the 2026 season at the Rangers' extended spring training site. He has yet to play in any contests so far this year. The veteran has appeared in games with the Mets, Brewers, Tigers, Giants and Royals over the last three seasons, and he'll look for another major-league opportunity in the near future.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Splits with Texas Canha requested his release from the Rangers on Thursday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Canha is seeking a big-league opportunity elsewhere after signing a minor-league contract with Texas in February. The 37-year-old has opened the 2026 campaign with Triple-A Round Rock, but he has yet to appear in a contest. Canha produced a .212 average with one home run, six RBI and nine runs scored over 113 at-bats in 46 regular-season contests with the Royals in 2025, and there's a good chance another squad will give in a shot with their major-league roster this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Staying in organization Canha told the Rangers on Wednesday that he will remain with the organization for the time being, despite not winning a spot on the Opening Day roster, Evan Grant of The Dallas Mor...

Impact After he was unable to beat out Andrew McCutchen for a spot on the Opening Day squad as a reserve corner outfielder/designated hitter, Canha initially informed the Rangers that he didn't plan on reporting to Triple-A Round Rock. However, after evaluating his options, Canha appears to have had a change of heart and will stick around in the organization, at least temporarily. It's unclear if he intends to head to Round Rock when the Triple-A season gets underway Friday, or if he'll simply remain at extended spring training in Arizona.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Loses out on roster spot Canha was beat out by Andrew McCutchen for a spot on the Rangers' roster, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Canha, who slashed .300/.333/.525, indicated he does not intend to go to Triple-A but will stay with the Rangers through their final exhibition game Tuesday. He will pursue another major league job.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Former NL MVP Andrew McCutchen will open 18th MLB season on Rangers' roster after 3 weeks with team

Andrew McCutchen will be on the opening day roster for the Texas Rangers

MARCH 24 • Associated Press

Responds to competition Canha started in left field and went 1-for-3 with a run scored in Monday's spring game against the Padres.

Impact Canha, who hit safely for a fourth straight Cactus League games, seemingly has responded to the Rangers' recent signing of Andrew McCutchen. The two veterans are competing for a spot as a right-handed hitting complement to Joc Pederson at designated hitter and as a depth outfielder. Canha has more recent experience in the outfield, having started 133 games there over the past three seasons compared to McCutchen's 20.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Texas on camp deal Canha signed Sunday with the Rangers on a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to major-league spring training.

Impact The 37-year-old first baseman/outfielder will compete for a spot on the Opening Day roster this spring, with a strong performance in the Cactus League perhaps being his ticketed to securing a short-side platoon role with Texas. Before being cut loose by the Royals in August, Canha saw action in 46 games for Kansas City last season, slashing .212/.272/.265 with one home run and six RBI across 125 plate appearances.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Hits free agency Canha was released by the Royals on Thursday.

Impact Canha was designated for assignment Monday and cleared waivers. Rather than being outrighted, the Royals released Canha, and he'll now be free to pursue another opportunity around the league.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas City Royals designate fan-favorite Mark Canha for assignment | Sporting News This might be the end for baseball's nicest man.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

DFA'd by Kansas City The Royals activated Canha (elbow) from the 10-day injured list Monday and designated him for assignment.

Impact Canha had played nine rehab games as he comes back from left elbow epicondylitis, but while he is healthy, the Royals have decided they don't have a spot for him on their active roster. The 36-year-old should pass through waivers before becoming a free agent. Canha has slashed only .212/.272/.265 in 46 contests this season.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Kansas City The Royals activated Canha (elbow) from the 10-day injured list Monday and designated him for assignment.

Impact Canha had played nine rehab games after being placed on the shelf July 8 due to left elbow epicondylitis, and though he's now back to full health, the Royals have decided that they don't have a spot for him on their active roster. The 36-year-old is likely to go unclaimed off waivers before electing free agency. Canha slashed just .212/.272/.265 in 46 contests before landing on the IL.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Royals play the Rangers in first of 4-game series

The Kansas City Royals open a four-game series at home against the Texas Rangers on Monday

AUGUST 18, 2025 • Associated Press

White Sox enter matchup against the Royals on losing streak

The Chicago White Sox aim to end their three-game losing streak with a win against the Kansas City Royals

AUGUST 17, 2025 • Associated Press

White Sox look to end 5-game road losing streak, play the Royals

The Chicago White Sox hit the road against the Kansas City Royals looking to stop a five-game road slide

AUGUST 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Royals play the White Sox in first of 3-game series

The Kansas City Royals host the Chicago White Sox to start a three-game series

AUGUST 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Royals host the Nationals, aim to extend home win streak

The Kansas City Royals, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Washington Nationals

AUGUST 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Rehab moving to Triple-A Canha's (elbow) rehab assignment will be transferred to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Impact Canha has appeared in three games at the Double-A level so far in his rehab stint, going 3-for-11 with a homer and five total RBI. He'll continue playing in minor league games with Omaha starting Tuesday. Canha could be activated from the 10-day injured list within the next week.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Royals play the Nationals on home winning streak

The Kansas City Royals host the Washington Nationals looking to extend a three-game home winning streak

AUGUST 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Progressing in rehab Canha (elbow) went 1-for-2 with a hit by pitch and RBI with Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Sunday.

Impact Canha made his third rehab appearance with Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Sunday as he works his way back from left elbow epicondylitis. He's 3-for-11 with a homer and five RBI so far during the assignment. Before landing on the injured list July 8, the veteran was batting .212/.272/.265 with just four extra-base hits and six RBI over 46 games. Canha's versatility could help him carve out at-bats, but steady playing time is unlikely with Mike Yastrzemski and Randal Grichuk joining the roster and Jac Caglianone (hamstring) nearing a return.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Frazier leads Royals against the Nationals after 4-hit game

The Kansas City Royals take on the Washington Nationals after Adam Frazier's four-hit game on Sunday

AUGUST 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Twins and Royals play with series tied 1-1

The Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

AUGUST 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals play in game 2 of series

The Minnesota Twins lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Kansas City Royals

AUGUST 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Beginning rehab assignment Canha (elbow) is expected to start a rehab assignment Friday with Double-A Northwest Arkansas.

Impact Canha will start up a rehab assignment exactly one month after being placed on the injured list with left elbow epicondylitis, or tennis elbow. It's unclear how long of an assignment Canha will require, but he should be back later this month.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Twins start 3-game series at home against the Royals

The Minnesota Twins host the Kansas City Royals to open a three-game series

AUGUST 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Red Sox host the Royals on home winning streak

The Boston Red Sox, on a seven-game home winning streak, host the Kansas City Royals

AUGUST 6, 2025 • Associated Press

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