Mets Make Robinson Cano Decision: MLB World Reacts
The New York Mets have decided to release Robinson Cano from their major league roster.
Cano was DFA’d on Monday (designated for assignment) to bring the roster down to 26 players. Pitcher Yoan Lopez was also sent to Triple-A following Sunday’s game against the Phillies.
RHP Yoan López has been optioned to Triple-A following last night’s game and today infielder Robinson Canó has been designated for assignment, bringing the roster to 26 players.
— New York Mets (@Mets) May 2, 2022
This move shouldn’t be surprising, considering how Cano started the season. In 41 appearances at the plate, Cano had just eight hits and 3 RBIs. He was also batting just .195 on the season.
At the start of the season, the Mets still owed Cano $40.5 million of his contract. Not great!
The MLB world has had some interesting reactions to this move on social media.
This shows how serious they are about winning this year. Would’ve been so easy to justify keeping him for non baseball reasons. Kudos to Steve and company for making a tough choose and eating 40 million. Truly wild times we are in #NYM https://t.co/2DEUqbaNub
— Ryan DeBoer (@_ryandeboer) May 2, 2022
If no team either trades for or claims Canó, I would not be surprised if the #Mets offer him a non-playing position with the team. #LGM #MLB https://t.co/mWKNe1QfHV
— metbaseball (@metbaseball) May 2, 2022
wow.
absolutely wild. https://t.co/HtfTcSxqen
— Leila (@LeiSaysGoMs) May 2, 2022
The thought of Cano with the @SyracuseMets is intriguing but there's no way in the world that happens. https://t.co/d7brq9tfOj
— Brent Axe (@BrentAxeMedia) May 2, 2022
Not saying Cano had a lot left but they certainly gave up way too early https://t.co/lWABgX231p
— Will (@bonesbilly04) May 2, 2022
Can’t think of a legitimately-great recent player with a more ignoble end-of-career arc than Cano. https://t.co/Ob6hZKWL8Z
— Michael Suppe (@Mike_Suppe) May 2, 2022
Cano DFA'd.
This is the correct move and shows a commitment to winning. https://t.co/cOEf6FfMWR
— Eric Slater (@ericsslater) May 2, 2022
Holy cow! These are not the same Mets.
Respect to Cano one of the most talented to play the game in this century. https://t.co/KxF4yjwAGw
— Heidi MacDonald (@Comixace) May 2, 2022
Can’t believe the Mets made the right call here. Legitimately shocked. It absolutely feels like this team for the first time in I can’t remember how long will do anything to win. https://t.co/LovpUXr5jS
— Mike Marino (@mikemarino1) May 2, 2022
Cano still due roughly $45M though 2023, but #Mets (and Steve Cohen) prioritizing what’s shaping up to be a special season in Flushing. https://t.co/AGa7EX19rD
— David Lennon (@DPLennon) May 2, 2022
Cano will likely try and play for another MLB team this season if one does come calling.
The Mets are currently in first place in the NL East with a 16-7 record. They’ll start a four-game series with the Atlanta Braves on Monday at 7:10 p.m. ET.
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