Mets designate Robinson Cano for assignment

Robinson Cano is nearing the end of the line on his impressive career. Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports

Mets designate eight-time All-Star Robinson Cano for assignment

By Chelena Goldman | Last updated 5/2/22

The New York Mets designated eight-time All-Star Robinson Cano for assignment, multiple sources confirmed on Monday morning.

The New York Mets are designating Robinson Cano for assignment. pic.twitter.com/v40ABqQ2A2
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) May 2, 2022

The move corresponds with MLB teams needing to trim their rosters down to 26 players, but it also signals the end to what has been a tumultuous union between Cano and the Mets.

The 39-year-old veteran, who is owed $24 million each of the next two seasons, has struggled in the early part of the season, hitting just .195 with one home run and three RBI in 41 at-bats. The five-time Silver Slugger has only played 168 games since joining the Mets in 2018 due to serving suspensions for using PEDs.

In designating Robinson Cano for assignment today, the #Mets are on the hook for $40.5M through the 2023 season.

Cano is on pace to earn over $252M in his career, despite 2 suspensions for PED use.https://t.co/Rbg8vmExMV
— Spotrac (@spotrac) May 2, 2022

The potential future Hall of Famer has slashed .302/.352/.490 over his 17-season career with 335 home runs and 1,305 RBI.

The Mets also optioned right-handed pitcher Yoan Lopez to triple-A as part of the roster-refining process.

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

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