Alexander Canario
OF PIT
Mon 2/10/25 8:28 PM

Brujan has a good chance at making Chicago's Opening Day roster in a bench role, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
After appearing in six games for the Cubs as a rookie in 2023, Canario saw 15 games of action last year. He's still just 24 years old and has some upside, and with Nico Hoerner (elbow) uncertain for Opening Day, the Cubs could have a roster spot to fill. Making the team out of camp would give Canario a fantasy boost, though he's still unlikely to see enough playing time right away to make a big impact.

Alexander Canario
OF PIT
Mon 8/5/24 8:56 PM

Triple-A Iowa placed Canario on its 7-day injured list Friday with a right hamstring strain, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Iowa deactivated Canario just over a week after he was carted off the field with the injury July 24 against Indianapolis. The 24-year-old outfielder is without a clear timeline to return to action. Canario retains a spot on the Cubs' 40-man roster but had been with Iowa since July 19 following a brief stint with the big club. He maintains a .243/.336/.514 slash line over 283 plate appearances at the Triple-A level for the season.

Alexander Canario
OF PIT
Fri 7/19/24 11:39 AM

The Cubs optioned Canario to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 24-year-old was called up by the Cubs just ahead of the All-Star break and will now return to Triple-A with Mike Tauchman (groin) being activated from the injured list. Canario has appeared in 15 big-league games this season and has a .280/.357/.440 slash line, but with a 39.3 percent strikeout rate.

Alexander Canario
OF PIT
Thu 7/11/24 3:59 PM

The Cubs recalled Canario from Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 24-year-old was up with the Cubs early in the season and posted an .815 OPS in 25 plate appearances, and he'll receive another look as Cody Bellinger heads to the injured list with a fractured finger. Canario should have at least a semi regular role with Bellinger and Mike Tauchman (groin) both sidelind.

Alexander Canario
OF PIT
Tue 5/7/24 4:18 PM

The Cubs optioned Canario to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
He's clearing out to make room for Cody Bellinger's (ribs) return from the injured list. Canario went 6-for-22 with one home run during his brief time up with the big club.

Alexander Canario
OF PIT
Wed 5/1/24 5:16 PM

Canario is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Canario is back on the bench Wednesday after going 1-for-2 at the dish in Tuesday's 4-2 loss. He's now been excluded from the lineup five times in the past six games and doesn't look as though he'll benefit much from the absences of fellow outfielders Cody Bellinger (ribs) and Seiya Suzuki (oblique).

Alexander Canario
OF PIT
Sun 4/21/24 9:12 AM

Canario went 2-for-6 with a walk, a solo home run and an additional run scored across both games of Saturday's doubleheader against the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
Canario started in left field and batted ninth in both contests, and he delivered his first 2024 home run in the nightcap. With Ian Happ (hamstring) and Seiya Suzuki (oblique) both out of the lineup for the immediate future, Canario should see more playing time in the short term. The 23-year-old will eventually settle back into a reserve role or return to the minors, but he has a chance to make a strong impression while he's in this elevated role.

Alexander Canario
OF PIT
Tue 4/16/24 7:53 PM

Canario is starting in right field and batting ninth Tuesday versus the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
Canario was called up from Triple-A Iowa on Monday and he'll now draw his first major-league start of the 2024 campaign. The 23-year-old produced a .269/.377/.481 slash line with seven extra-base hits, including two homers, over 52 at-bats with Iowa so far this season. With Seiya Suzuki (oblique) expected to miss at least four weeks, Canario will look to carve out a consistent role with the big-league club for the time being.

Alexander Canario
OF PIT
Mon 4/15/24 11:17 AM

Canario will be recalled from Triple-A Iowa prior to Monday's game in Arizona, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
It is not yet clear whose spot on the Cubs' roster Canario will be taking. The 23-year-old is off to a nice start with Iowa, slashing .269/.377/.481 with two home runs in 13 contests. Canario would figure to operate in a reserve outfielder role.

Alexander Canario
OF PIT
Mon 3/25/24 12:43 PM

The Cubs optioned Canario to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Canario made a push for an Opening Day roster spot but ultimately came up short. The 23-year-old missed much of the 2023 season while recovering from multiple surgeries but did get a cup of coffee with the big club in September. He could be used at all three outfield spots at Iowa.