The Kansas City Royals confirmed on Saturday that they have made a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers. The Royals will send either a player to be named later or cash in exchange for a new addition to their roster.
This acquisition adds a seasoned player to the Royals’ lineup. Details about the trade, including the identity of the player involved, were kept under wraps at this point in the announcement.
The player being acquired is Mark Canha, an outfielder who can also play first base. At 36 years old, Canha was previously signed by the Brewers on a minor league deal and had the option to opt out of his contract as of Saturday. He had a tough spring, with a .087 batting average (2-for-23) and just one home run.
Canha’s career in Major League Baseball began in 2015 with the Oakland Athletics, where he played for seven seasons. Throughout his career, he has also suited up for the New York Mets, Detroit Tigers, and San Francisco Giants. Canha has a career batting average of .249, with 120 home runs, including a career-high 26 home runs in 2019 while with the A’s.
In 2024, Canha played a combined 125 games with Detroit and San Francisco, hitting .242 with seven home runs. His experience and versatility bring added depth to the Royals’ roster as they make this move.
