The 24-year-old outfielder was recently acquired by the Mets from the Chicago Cubs on February 25. During Spring Training, Canario went 11-for-36 at the plate for a .306 batting average, nine runs, two doubles, three home runs, and eight RBIs in 17 games with the Mets.

Alexander Canario spent most of last season with Triple-A Iowa and hit .243/.336/.514 with 13 doubles, 18 home runs, 47 RBIs and five steals in 64 games. While the overall numbers are good, he did strike out in just over 30% of his plate appearances.

The New York Mets have traded outfielder Alexander Canario to the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash considerations, the Pirates announced Monday. Canario was designated for assignment Thursday hours before the Mets' season opener.

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ offense was stifled by Tampa Bay Rays starter Drew Rasmussen and a trio of relievers, resulting in a 6-1 loss at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Monday night. The loss was the Pirates’ third in a row, dropping their season record to 1-4.

Jake Mangum got two hits from each side of the plate to finish 4 for 4 in his second major league game, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 in their first game under the lights at Steinbrenner Field.

TAMPA — Jake Mangum figured Sunday was the crazy day.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins MLB game to be played on March 30, 2025 on ESPN.

Dane Myers hit a walk-off single with one out in the 12th inning as the Miami Marlins outlasted the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 on Saturday.