The New York Mets released second baseman Robinson Canó prior to Sunday’s doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies.
The move comes a week after the slumping Cano was designated for assignment despite nearly $45 million remaining on his contract.
The Mets announced the news in their pregame notes and after manager Buck Showalter met with reporters prior to Sunday’s games.
The 39-year-old Canó sat out last season while serving his second suspension for performance-enhancing drugs. He batted .195 (8 for 41) with one home run, three RBIs and a paltry .501 OPS in 43 plate appearances for the NL East-leading Mets.
Canó has a .302 career batting average with 335
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