Pirates Acquire Alexander Canario from Mets
p/c: Sam Navarro
The Pittsburgh Pirates are acquiring outfielder Alexander Canario from the New York Mets for cash considerations, this according to MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo.
Canario signed with the San Francisco Giants in 2016 out of Monte Cristi, in the Dominican Republic.
At the 2021 trade deadline, the Giants dealt Canario to the Chicago Cubs, as part of the Kris Bryant deal.
Entering last year, Canario was rated the 12th best prospect, in a deep, Cubs’ outfield system by MLB Pipeline.
Canario had 28 plate appearances with the Cubs last season, posting a slash line of .280/.357/.440.
In February, the Cubs traded Canario to the Mets for cash. He was designated for assignment by the Mets on March 27th.
The 24-year-old Canario displayed a good, power/speed combo in the minors. Given the Pirates’ dire need for offensive talent, it feels like an intriguing, flyer for them to take on.