Mark Canha
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MLB Player Data
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Jun 5 2025Canha is out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha has been starting regularly against left-handed pitching and even began to see a few more opportunities versus righties a couple weeks ago after the Royals phased out Hunter Renfroe before releasing him, but Canha's playing time has since tailed off. He's made just one start since May 26 and is unlikely to see his outlook improve anytime soon after the Royals called up top prospect Jac Caglianone from Triple-A Omaha earlier this week.
May 25 2025Canha will start in right field and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Kyle Isbel (illness) on the bench for the second day in a row, the Royals will once again have room in the outfield for Canha, who started in right Saturday and went 2-for-4 with a walk. The veteran has been used primarily as a short-side platoon player this season, so his opportunities to play against right-handed pitching could be limited once Isbel moves past the illness.
Apr 19 2025The Royals reinstated Canha (hip) from the injured list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A left abductor strain sent Canha to the injured list April 9, and he'll now rejoin the active roster following a minimum-length stay on the IL. The 36-year-old veteran played three rehab games at Triple-A Omaha, during which he went 2-for-10 with three runs scored. With Canha fully healthy and MJ Melendez now in Triple-A, the former is likely to see increased playing time in left field going forward.
Apr 14 2025Canha (hip) is expected to begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha landed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to a left abductor strain that he suffered when colliding with the outfield wall while attempting to catch a flyball against the Twins on Tuesday. He's progressed enough in his recovery to embark on a rehab assignment, but it's unclear whether he'll be activated from the IL when eligible April 19. Canha went 5-for-14 with two walks and four runs scored prior to his injury.
Apr 9 2025The Royals placed Canha on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left abductor strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha suffered the injury during Tuesday's contest against the Twins, when he collided with the outfield wall while attempting a catch. He'll be eligible to return from the IL on April 19, but it's not clear whether he'll have a chance to be ready by that date. Drew Waters was called up from Triple-A Omaha to take Canha's spot on the 26-man active roster.
Apr 8 2025Canha was removed from Tuesday's game against the Twins due to left hip soreness, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha ran into the outfield wall while attempting to catch a flyball in the fifth inning. He remained in the game immediately after the incident but was replaced on defense when the Royals took the field in the top of the sixth. The severity of his injury remains unknown, but fantasy managers can consider him day-to-day for the time being.
Mar 24 2025The Royals selected Canha's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha was acquired via trade from the Brewers last week with the anticipation that he would be added to the roster, and the Royals have now made that move official. The 36-year-old should operate mostly in a reserve role, although he might see some starts at first base early on if Vinnie Pasquantino (hamstring) has to miss time.
Mar 21 2025The Brewers traded Canha to the Royals on Friday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha was unlikely to make the Brewers' Opening Day roster after going just 2-for-23 with two RBI and four runs scored in nine spring contests. The Royals will gladly take him in, however, and Rogers notes that the 36-year-old veteran will be part of the big-league squad's bench. Because he was on a minor-league deal with Milwaukee, Canha will need to be added to Kansas City's 40-man roster first.
Feb 24 2025Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Monday that the club is looking at Canha primarily as an option at first base, designated hitter and pinch hitter, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Most of Canha's experience at the major-league level is as an outfielder, but it sounds like the Brewers would use him there only in a pinch. The 36-year-old is in camp as a non-roster invitee, but he should have a good chance to make Milwaukee's Opening Day roster. Canha struggled in 2024, slashing .242/.344/.346 in 125 games between the Tigers and Giants.
Feb 22 2025Milwaukee signed Canha to a minor-league contract Saturday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha went through most of the offseason without garnering interest from a team, but he will get a chance to catch on with the Brewers for the 2025 campaign. He ended the 2024 regular season with the Cardinals after being traded by the Tigers in July, but he suffered a right thumb sprain in late September that resulted in him being placed on the 10-day IL. He finished the 2024 regular season slashing .242/.344/.346 with seven stolen bases, seven home runs and 42 RBI across 462 plate appearances. If he does manage to make the Opening Day roster, the 36-year-old Canha won't likely serve more than as a complimentary piece behind Jackson Chourio, Garrett Mitchell and Sal Frelick. Canha previously spent time with Milwaukee for the tail end of 2023 after being traded by the Mets, and over the final 50 games of the regular season he slashed .287/.373/.427 with five home runs and 33 RBI over 204 plate appearances.
Sep 29 2024Canha was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a right thumb sprain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha has played his final game of 2024 and will enter free agency this offseason. The righty-hitting 35-year-old will be eligible at first base and outfield in fantasy next year, but he only managed seven home runs and seven steals in 462 plate appearances this season.
Sep 23 2024Canha went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Monday's 6-3 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha hasn't seen much more than a short-side platoon role since he was traded from the Tigers to the Giants at the deadline. He's batting .282 with San Francisco, though he has just two extra-base hits (both doubles) and four RBI across 30 games with the team. Overall, Canha has a .240/.343/.343 slash line with seven home runs, 42 RBI, 45 runs scored and seven stolen bases through 123 games this season.
Sep 15 2024Canha went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Saturday's loss to the Padres. He was also hit by a pitch. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha got beaned by Joe Musgrove in his first trip to the plate and added a single his second time around before stealing second. The theft was his sixth of the campaign and his first this month. The outfielder has now hit safely in each of his last two games but is batting just .231 (3-for-13) in September with one RBI, two walks and a stolen base.
Sep 1 2024Canha went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha has been mostly limited to a short-side platoon role since he was traded from the Tigers to the Giants, but he got a rare start versus a right-hander amid LaMonte Wade's slump. Since the trade, Canha has gone 13-for-47 (.277) with no home runs, three RBI, three runs scored and two doubles. He's at a .237/.340/.346 slash line with seven homers, five steals, 41 RBI, 45 runs scored and 19 doubles over 432 plate appearances this season, which has him on pace for one of the worst years of his career.
Aug 8 2024Canha went 4-for-6 with a double and two RBI Thursday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha made his biggest impact as a Giant, driving in two and collecting his first four-hit game since 2022 while a member of the Mets. The veteran outfielder started three of the four games in Washington and has now collected seven hits in 15 at-bats since arriving from Detroit at the trade deadline.
Aug 4 2024Canha is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha has now started just once in four games since joining the Giants after being acquired from the Tigers on Tuesday. The right-handed-hitting Canha's lone start came Friday versus Reds lefty Andrew Abbott, with the other three absences coming while the Giants have faced right-handed pitching. Canha looks like he'll have to settle for a short-side platoon role while the Giants have all their key lineup contributors at full health.
Jul 31 2024Canha isn't in the Giants' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha was traded from Detroit to San Francisco on Tuesday, but he will have to wait until Friday to make his Giants debut in Cincinnati. Marco Luciano will start as the designated hitter Wednesday while Brett Wisely starts at second base.
Jul 30 2024The Tigers traded Canha to the Giants on Tuesday in exchange for pitching prospect Eric Silva, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha is returning to the Bay Area after spending the first seven years of his career in Oakland, but this time he's bound for the other side of the Bay. He was a good bet to be dealt before the deadline, hence his omission from the starting lineup for the Tigers in Tuesday's game versus the Guardians. In July, the 35-year-old has slashed .250/.344/.385 with one home run. Canha has started 31 games at first base, 33 in the outfield and 31 as the designated hitter this season. The Giants recently parted with Jorge Soler, who started in 92 games at DH, in a trade with Atlanta, potentially opening up a path to regular playing time for Canha.
Jul 28 2024Canha went 1-for-2 with a walk and two RBI in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha batted cleanup and helped lead Detroit to a comfortable win. The veteran has been solid lately, as he's batting .310 over his last 10 games with one home run, five RBI and six runs scored. Canha is a potential trade candidate before Tuesday's deadline, as he's on the last year of his contract, and he would give a contending team a proven MLB hitter who batted .260 or better each of the last two seasons, though he's slumped a bit this year with a .233 average overall.
Jul 25 2024Canha is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha will cede his spot in the lineup to Zach McKinstry, who gets the nod at third base while Matt Vierling shifts to the outfield. After going 0-for-22 over a six-game stretch from June 25 through July 2, Canha has bounced back over the ensuing three weeks, slashing .306/.390/.500 over 11 games. As a veteran on an expiring contract, Canha could be a prime candidate to get moved elsewhere ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline while the 50-53 Tigers likely find themselves in the sellers camp.
Jul 22 2024Canha went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Monday's 8-2 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha hasn't really gotten going this season, as he's batting just .236 overall, but he's riding a modest three-game hitting streak and he's batting .303 in July. The veteran did miss some time earlier this month due to hip and wrist issues, though he seems healthier following the All-Star break and should continue to see regular playing time for the Tigers.
Jul 21 2024Canha is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha's playing time had been trending down heading into the All-Star break due to lingering wrist soreness and general ineffectiveness at the plate, but he picked up starts in both of the Tigers' first two games in Toronto, going 2-for-7 with a home run and two walks. He'll take a seat Sunday while the Tigers clear room in the lineup for Justyn-Henry Malloy at designated hitter and Bligh Madris at first base, but manager A.J. Hinch hasn't seemed to cut bait with Canha as a near-everyday player just yet.
Jul 20 2024Canha (wrist) went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Friday's 5-4 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha missed the last game before the All-Star break with a sore wrist but was able to return following the long layoff. The veteran outfielder hasn't really gotten going yet for the Tigers, as he's batting just .229 with a .688 OPS in his first season with the team. Last year, Canha batted .262 with a .755 OPS for the Brewers and Mets. He had an OPS of .700 or better in each of the previous six seasons, so he'll need a strong finish in 2024 to keep that streak alive.
Jul 19 2024Canha (wrist) will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth in Friday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha tweaked his right wrist in the second-to-last game before the All-Star break and didn't play Sunday, but he's ready to roll after getting some rest. The 35-year-old will enter the second half having slashed just .130/.250/.167 in his last 17 games.
Jul 14 2024Canha (wrist) said Sunday that he will rest and do treatment over the All-Star break and hopes to be able to play in Detroit's first game of the second half next Friday in Toronto, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha exited Saturday's 11-9 extra-inning win over the Dodgers early due to a sore wrist and isn't in the lineup for Sunday's series finale, though Jason Beck of MLB.com notes that the veteran is available in an emergency situation. Canha doesn't look like he'll need a trip to the injured list, especially with the extra rest afforded by the All-Star break.
Jul 13 2024Canha was removed from Saturday's game against the Dodgers due to right wrist soreness, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha reached base on an error and scored during the second inning of Saturday's victory, but Jake Rogers entered to pinch hit for him in the fourth. Canha's status for Sunday's series finale remains unclear, though the Tigers may opt to sit him so that he'll have plenty of time to heal during the All-Star break.
Jul 11 2024Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that Canha is "very available" for Thursday's game against the Guardians, despite the fact that he's been contending with left hip discomfort of late, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. "It's not a punishment at all, it's [how] these other guys are swinging the bat," Hinch said of Canha's status. "I think Mark's best contribution today will be off the bench." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha is out of the lineup Thursday for a third straight game, and while the hip issue initially looked to be at least part of the reason why he was on the bench, Hinch's comments seemed to suggest that it's more of a result of Canha's poor performance of late. Heading into Thursday's contest, Canha is hitting just .098/.203/.118 with one extra-base hit over his last 15 games, though it's unclear to what extent playing through the hip injury might have factored into his struggles. Regardless, Zack McKinstry has been the main beneficiary of Canha's slump, as the lefty-hitting McKinstry will stay in the lineup for a fifth straight game. The two could end up being deployed in a de facto platoon, making the right-handed-hitting Canha a candidate to re-enter the lineup Friday and Saturday, when the Tigers are tentatively scheduled to face Dodgers lefties Justin Wrobleski and James Paxton.
Jul 10 2024Canha is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even though he had gotten on base in each of his last four starts, Canha is still slashing a dismal .098/.203/.118 dating back to June 19. The extended slump at the plate looks like it will cost Canha some playing time, as he'll hit the bench against a right-handed pitcher for the second day in a row.
Jul 9 2024Canha is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha has just five hits in his past 51 at-bats and will sit Tuesday after starting the previous three games. Justyn-Henry Malloy will serve as the designated hitter for Tuesday's matchup with Cleveland.
Jul 5 2024Canha is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha has three hits in his last 39 at-bats and will be absent from the starting nine for the second time in three games. Gio Urshela will play first base while Matt Vierling fills the hot corner.
Jul 3 2024Canha isn't in the Tigers' lineup Wednesday against the Twins, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha will get a day to regroup Wednesday after going 0-for-22 in his last six games. His absence will move Gio Urshela to first base while Matt Vierling (foot) covers third, opening up a spot in left field for Akil Baddoo.
Jun 27 2024Canha is absent from Thursday's lineup against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha had started Detroit's last 22 games but hit only .211 in that span. He had a 15.9 percent strikeout rate in that span -- lessening the reason for concern -- though he'll still get a day of rest. Gio Urshela is sliding to first base, Matt Vierling to third, and Adkil Baddoo enters the lineup in left field.
Jun 13 2024Canha went 2-for-3 with two RBI in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Nationals. He also stole a base. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha extended his hitting streak to three games, and he's recorded a stolen base in two of those contests. That gives the veteran four steals for the season, and while he's not known for his speed at this point in his career, Canha did swipe 11 bases last year in 12 chances. He's a smart and efficient baserunner who can contribute a little bit in that category, though fantasy managers shouldn't expect huge numbers the rest of the way.
Jun 2 2024Canha (hip) will start at designated hitter and bat cleanup in Sunday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As expected, the veteran will return to the lineup for the series finale after missing the last two games with a hip strain. Canha holds a slash line of .247/.358/.401 with 24 RBI and 27 runs this season.
Jun 1 2024Canha (hip) expects to play a full game Sunday versus the Red Sox, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha is dealing with a psoas strain in his left hip and his ability to return to the lineup Sunday will be a big test for his status moving forward. If he suffers a setback, the 35-year-old will likely head to the injured list.
May 31 2024Canha was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Red Sox due to left hip soreness. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha was slated to serve as the designated hitter and bat in the cleanup spot Friday, but the 35-year-old was removed from the lineup due to the injury. Colt Keith will shift to DH and Andy Ibanez will start at second base, while Gio Urshela moves up to fourth in the batting order against Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck.
May 23 2024Canha isn't in the Tigers' lineup for Thursday's game versus Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha will get a day to regroup after going 0-for-15 with five strikeouts across his past four games. Matt Vierling, Wenceel Perez and Kerry Carpenter will start across the outfield while Riley Greene serves as Detroit's designated hitter.
May 11 2024Canha went 1-for-3 with a grand slam and two walks Saturday in an 8-2 victory versus the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha set the tone early for the Tigers with a second-inning grand slam off Houston starter Cristian Javier. It was a much-needed big hit for the veteran slugger, who had gone 2-for-24 without an RBI while striking out nine times over his previous six games. The grand slam was the third of Canha's career.
May 10 2024Canha (illness) is batting third as the Tigers' designated hitter for Friday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha has been dealing with an upper respiratory illness and missed a pair of games due to the issue. However, he seems to be on the mend, as he'll be making his first appearance since May 6.
May 8 2024Canha (illness) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Cleveland, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha was held out of Tuesday's 11-7 win due to an upper-respiratory illness and will sit out again Wednesday. The Tigers are off Thursday, so Canha will perhaps be ready to roll for Friday's series opener versus the Astros. Colt Keith will get the start at designated hitter Wednesday in Canha's stead.
May 7 2024Canha is out of the lineup Tuesday against Cleveland with an upper respiratory illness, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha will get the day off to rest and recover from the illness, leaving DH work to Jake Rogers while Carson Kelly fills in behind the plate. Canha's five homers trail only Riley Greene on the Tigers.
Apr 30 2024Canha is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha started the previous seven games and hit .407 with three doubles and two homers during that span, but he'll take a seat for Tuesday's matinee. Riley Greene will receive a turn at designated hitter while Wenceel Perez gets a start in the outfield.
Apr 22 2024Canha went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Monday's win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha opened the scoring Monday night with a 392-foot solo shot off Zack Littell in the first inning. The 35-year-old veteran later added a second RBI via a single in the fifth inning. Canha has become quite comfortable with his new Detroit team, generating four homers with 11 RBI and 11 runs while slashing .247/.396/.479 over 91 plate appearances.
Apr 20 2024Canha isn't in the Tigers' lineup Saturday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha will get a chance to regroup after striking out three times in four at-bats during Friday's win in the first game of the series. Riley Greene, Parker Meadows and Wenceel Perez will start across the Tigers' outfield while the 35-year-old rests.
Apr 18 2024Canha went 2-for-3 with two walks, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 9-7 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha continues to provide steady production for the Tigers, as he has an .837 OPS across 18 games. The veteran outfielder recorded a .755 OPS last season and he's actually only finished above .800 once during his career, which came back in 2019 when he posted a .913 OPS and hit a career-high 26 home runs with the Athletics. Even if he slips into the .700 range, Canha should remain a solid if not spectacular fantasy asset.
Apr 16 2024Canha is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It looks to be a routine day off for the veteran outfielder. With Canha getting some rest, Riley Greene will be in left field and Wenceel Perez will handle right.
Apr 12 2024Canha went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored and a walk during Friday's 8-2 victory over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha put the Tigers in front early with a solo home run in the bottom of the first inning. He later walked and came around to score on a Matt Vierling single during the fifth frame before driving in Jake Rogers on an RBI single of his own in the sixth. The 35-year-old outfielder is now slashing .243/.404/.541 with three homers and six RBI across his first 47 plate appearances with the Tigers.
Apr 8 2024Canha is not in the lineup for Monday's contest in Pittsburgh, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Riley Greene is in left field and Matt Vierling is in right while Canha gets a day off. The 35-year-old is off to a nice start at the plate this season, putting up an .853 OPS with a couple home runs.
Apr 5 2024Canha went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-4 win over the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha extended Detroit's lead to 4-2 with a 414-foot solo shot off JP Sears, his second homer of the year. Canha has just five hits through his first 21 at-bats this season, though three have gone for extra bases. His OPS is up to 1.000 through seven games after slashing .262/.355/.400 with 11 homers, 62 RBI and 51 runs scored across 139 games between the Mets and Brewers last year.
Apr 4 2024Canha is absent from the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll likely be back in the lineup for the second contest, but Riley Greene and Matt Vierling will serve as Detroit's starting corner outfielders in the early game while Canha rests. Canha is 4-for-13 with a home run and a 3:3 K:BB in his first four tilts this season.
Apr 2 2024Canha is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha is 4-for-13 with a home run, three walks, three RBI, three runs and a stolen base through four games, but he'll take a seat for Tuesday's contest. Riley Greene will shift to left field while Matt Vierling receives a start in right.
Mar 31 2024Canha went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run, three runs scored, three RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 7-6 extra-inning win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder's sixth-inning solo shot off right-hander Michael Soroka got the Tigers rolling toward a comeback from an early 6-3 deficit. Canha has produced double-digit homers and steals twice in the prior three seasons, and he hasn't had an OBP below .355 since 2018, giving him a solid fantasy floor even if he lacks an exciting ceiling. He also seems to have a spot in the heart of the Detroit order locked into place -- he hit fourth on Thursday against southpaw Garrett Crochet before batting fifth Saturday against Soroka.
Mar 4 2024Canha appears to be set for a regular outfield role with the Tigers this season, particularly if the team carries a short bench into the regular season, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran Canha was deployed as a short-side platoon player for parts of last year, though it looks like he'll have a regular role in Detroit. The Tigers have Riley Greene, Parker Meadows and Canha penciled into starting outfield jobs, with utility players Matt Vierling, Zach McKinstry and Andy Ibanez on hand for depth. Akil Baddoo may be on the outside looking in at this point, and without another established outfielder on the roster, Canha may be asked to take on a heavy load.
Nov 6 2023The Tigers exercised Canha's $11.5 million team option for 2024 on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The decision to pick up the option was merely a formality, as the Tigers acquired Canha from the Brewers on Saturday with the intention of having him be a part of the 2024 roster. The 34-year-old doesn't bring the most exciting fantasy skill set to the table, but he was a serviceable producer in the five main rotisserie categories in 2023, batting .262 with 11 home runs, 11 stolen bases, 62 RBI and 51 runs across 507 plate appearances between the Mets and Brewers. He was deployed as a short-side platoon player for parts of the season, but expect him to be a mainstay in the lineup against right-handers while he joins a Tigers lineup that still has plenty of holes.
Nov 4 2023The Brewers traded Canha to the Tigers on Saturday in exchange for minor-league pitcher Blake Holub, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rather than making a decision on Canha's $11.5 million club option, the Brewers will ship the 34-year-old across Lake Michigan to give Detroit a right-handed bat in the outfield. Canha slashed .262/.355/.400 across 507 plate appearances with the Mets and Brewers in 2023, but he saw a notable uptick in performance with Milwaukee during the second half of the season.
Sep 29 2023Canha isn't in the Brewers' lineup Friday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha was able to break his three-game hitless streak with a single during Thursday's win over St. Louis, and he will now get his second day off in three games. William Contreras will serve as Milwaukee's designated hitter with Canha out, and Victor Caratini will start behind the plate while batting eighth.
Sep 27 2023Canha is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha will take a seat after making 11 straight starts because Milwaukee secured the NL Central title Tuesday. William Contreras will rest his legs as the designated hitter while Victor Caratini receives a start behind the plate.
Sep 16 2023Canha went 3-for-5 with a grand slam and an additional RBI in Saturday's 9-5 win over Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha plated Milwaukee's first run with a first-inning single as the Brewers jumped out to an early lead. The Nationals stormed back to tie the game in the top of the eighth before Canha re-shifted the momentum with a grand slam off Kyle Finnegan in the bottom of the frame. Canha sat out Wednesday and Thursday due to a sore wrist, but his performance Saturday suggests that he's shown improvement in recent days.
Sep 15 2023Canha (wrist) is starting in right field and batting sixth Friday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha has been held out of action since making an early exit from Tuesday's game against Miami due to a sore left wrist. The 34-year-old has given the Brewers' lineup a spark since he joined the team in August, slashing .303/.394/.459 across 142 plate appearances.
Sep 14 2023Canha (wrist) is again absent from the lineup Thursday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha is in a shutdown period after receiving a cortisone injection Wednesday to help heal some soreness in his left wrist, though he should be able to return to action at some point during the Brewers' three-game weekend series against the Nationals. Josh Donaldson will fill the DH role Thursday as Tyrone Taylor patrols left field.
Sep 13 2023Canha (wrist) is out of the lineup Wednesday versus the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha was lifted from Tuesday's win over Miami due to left wrist soreness and could be out a couple more games after receiving a cortisone shot. The good news, per Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, is that imaging scans showed no structural damage. Tyrone Taylor, Joey Wiemer and Sal Frelick will start across the outfield Wednesday as William Contreras takes a turn in the DH role. Victor Caratini is catching.
Sep 12 2023Canha was removed from Tuesday's game against Miami due to left wrist soreness, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: No details regarding the severity of Canha's injury have been released, but the 34-year-old should be considered day-to-day until more is known. Joey Wiemer replaced Canha in the third inning of Tuesday's contest and could see an uptick in opportunities should Canha miss a few games.
Sep 3 2023Canha went 2-for-4 with a home run, one RBI, one run scored and one steal in Sunday's 4-2 loss against Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha's been red hot of late, going 14-for-33 (.424) with a pair of homers in his last nine games. He extended Milwaukee's lead to 2-0 in the third inning Sunday with an opposite-field blast off Ranger Suarez. Overall, Canha's slashing .259/.354/.403 with nine homers, 42 runs scored, 46 RBI and eight steals across 413 plate appearances between the Brewers and Mets this season.
Aug 28 2023Canha went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 6-2 victory against the Cubs on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha put the cap on a four-run first inning for the Brewers with a 436-foot, two-run blast to left-center field. The homer was his second since joining Milwaukee in a trade-deadline deal. Canha struggled a bit immediately after the change of scenery, but he's been coming on over the past few weeks, batting .318 with two long balls, 11 RBI, eight runs and a 7:5 BB:K over his past 14 contests.
Aug 23 2023Canha will start in right field and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha will pick up a third consecutive start after reaching base five times in the Brewers' previous two contests. Over his last 12 games, Canha is slashing .282/.370/.487 overall and looks as though he'll continue to serve as a near-everyday player for the Brewers so long as he wields a hot bat.
Aug 17 2023Canha is out of the lineup Thursday versus the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha provided the only run for the Brewers in Wednesday night's 7-1 loss to Los Angeles with a solo homer in the top of the second inning, but William Contreras will fill the DH role Thursday as Victor Caratini steps in behind the plate.
Aug 16 2023Canha went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-1 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha's blast was one of three hits for the Brewers, all of which went for extra bases. He took Clayton Kershaw deep in the second inning to briefly tie the game at 1-1. Canha has struggled with the Brewers so far, going 10-for-47 (.213) over 14 contests since he was traded from the Mets. He's now at a .240/.334/.375 slash line with seven homers, 35 RBI, 33 runs scored and seven stolen bases over 103 games this season.
Aug 11 2023Canha isn't in the Brewers' lineup Friday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha is slashing just .176/.243/.235 through 37 plate appearances to begin his career as a Brewer, so he'll get a day off Friday to regroup. William Contreras will take over as the Brewers' designated hitter, allowing Victor Caratini to start behind the dish.
Jul 31 2023Canha was traded from the Mets to the Brewers on Monday in exchange for Justin Jarvis, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha will serve as a nice platoon mate with Rowdy Tellez (finger) once Tellez gets healthy, and he could also spell Sal Frelick or Christian Yelich against particularly tough left-handed starters. Canha has gotten the bulk of his starts this season in left field and has also started double-digit games at designated hitter, first base and right field. The 34-year-old veteran has a .245/.343/.381 slash line with six home runs and seven steals in 303 plate appearances.
Jul 26 2023Canha will start in left field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite going hitless in the Mets' last three games to bring his batting average down to .235, Canha will stick in the lineup for the eighth time in nine contests. With Starling Marte (migraines) hitting the injured list last week, Canha looks like he'll be locked into a near-everyday role for the time being.
Jul 18 2023Canha was added to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha will cover right field and bat eighth in place of Starling Marte, who was scratched due to a migraine headache. It doesn't sound like Marte will be out long, though Canha has been seeing semi-regular playing time at other positions (left field, DH) as he continues to get on base at a decent clip.
Jul 17 2023Canha went 1-for-2 with a stolen base in Sunday's extra-inning win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He also got hit by a pitch. While he's no longer a regular member of the starting nine for the Mets, Canha continues to see a steady trickle of at-bats thanks to his on-base skills, and over his last 20 games he's slashing .225/.385/.375 with one of his six homers and three of his seven steals on the season.
Jul 3 2023Canha went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Sunday's win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start at first base while Pete Alonso got a partial breather as the DH, Canha came through with a fourth-inning solo shot off Alex Wood before swiping third base on the front end of a surprising double steal with Brett Baty in the seventh. The homer was Canha's first since June 1, and he hit just .224 (11-for-49) through 20 games in between the long balls. On the season, the veteran outfielder is slashing .245/.337/.394 with six homers, six steals, 25 RBI and 27 runs, and it might take a Tommy Pham trade for Canha to get another chance to hold down a regular spot in the starting nine.
Jun 26 2023Canha is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha will sit for the fourth time in five games and appears to have moved into a reserve role with Tommy Pham and Daniel Vogelbach having since re-emerged as regulars in the lineup versus right-handed pitching. The Mets should still have steady playing time available for Canha against southpaws, since the lefty-hitting Vogelbach rarely starts when the platoon advantage isn't in his favor.
Jun 21 2023Canha is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha will get a breather after he went 1-for-2 with an RBI in Tuesday's 4-2 loss. Tommy Pham will replace him in left field while Daniel Vogelbach takes over at designated hitter and bats seventh in the series finale with Houston.
Jun 19 2023Canha is not in the starting lineup Monday versus the Astros, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha will take a seat after he went 1-for-6 with an RBI, a run scored and two walks during the team's three-game series with St. Louis. With Pete Alonso back at first base, Canha will now compete with Tommy Pham in left field for playing time. Pham will start in left field and bat fifth in the series opener with Houston.
Jun 14 2023Canha is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha will take a seat for the series finale after a stretch of four consecutive starts during which he went 5-for-14 with three doubles, a walk, four RBI, two runs and a stolen base. Mark Vientos will fill in for Canha at first base, the position that Canha has been seeing most of his playing time of late with Pete Alonso (wrist) on the shelf.
Jun 12 2023Canha went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Sunday's loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The hit was one of only three for the Mets on the afternoon, while the steal was Canha's fourth in 57 games -- exceeding his total of three from last season in 140 games. The 34-year-old has picked up the pace at the plate, slashing .302/.423/.488 over his last 15 games with two homers, two steals, six runs and nine RBI, and in the absence of Pete Alonso (wrist) he figures to split time at first base with Mark Vientos while also seeing action in the outfield corners.
Jun 11 2023Canha went 2-for-4 with two doubles and three RBI in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting his second straight start at first base and hitting ninth, Canha broke open a 1-1 tie in the top of the seventh inning with a two-run double, his first two-bagger since May 14. The 34-year-old seems to be getting the first crack at filling in for Pete Alonso (wrist), and while he carries a career-worst .725 OPS on the season, Canha's bat has shown more life recently -- over his last 14 games he's slashing .300/.417/.500 with two homers and nine RBI.
Jun 9 2023Canha is starting at first base and batting seventh Friday versus the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha will draw his second start of the season at first base Friday, earning the first shot to replace Pete Alonso (wrist) after Alonso was placed on the 10-day injured list. Canha has struggled so far in June, posting a .200 average with a solo homer, two RBI and a stolen base over 15 at-bats in five starts.
Jun 8 2023Canha isn't starting Thursday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 0-for-4 during Wednesday's contest, Canha will take a seat for the second time in the Mets' last three games. Tommy Pham will take his place in left field while batting seventh.
Jun 1 2023Canha went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer in Thursday's win over Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha's now homered on back-to-back days after going 19 games without a long ball. Thursday's two-run shot off Taijuan Walker would prove to be the difference in the Mets' 4-2 victory. The 34-year-old Canha is slashing .245/.330/.406 with five home runs, 18 RBI, 23 runs scored and two steals through 179 plate appearances this season.
May 31 2023Canha went 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI in a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha knocked in all four runs for New York, smashing a two-run homer in the third inning and stroking a two-run single in the fourth. The multi-hit performance was the first for the veteran since May 14, a span of 11 games. Canha had been struggling over that stretch, batting just .222 without an extra-base hit or RBI across 27 at-bats.
May 26 2023Canha isn't starting Friday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha is 3-for-10 across his last three games and will take a seat to begin Friday's contest. Tommy Pham will take Canha's place in left field and bat eighth.
May 23 2023Canha is out of the lineup Tuesday night against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tommy Pham, Brandon Nimmo and Starling Marte are starting across the outfield. Mark Vientos is taking a turn as the designated hitter. Canha has slashed just .232/.271/.357 over his last 59 plate appearances dating back to April 28.
May 21 2023Canha is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader at Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha has a .235/.278/.373 slash line through 16 games in May and will hit the bench for Sunday's matinee. Jeff McNeil will move to left field while Eduardo Escobar receives a start at the keystone.
May 18 2023Canha is not in the starting lineup Thursday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha has slashed just .227/.300/.371 through 39 games (150 plate appearances) this season. Getting on base is usually his calling card, but it hasn't happened enough this year. Tommy Pham, Brandon Nimmo and Jeff McNeil will start across the outfield for the Mets on Thursday afternoon.
May 13 2023Canha will sit Saturday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha hasn't been particularly productive at the plate this season, hitting .218/.294/.361 in 35 games. Jeff McNeil will move out to left field Saturday, with Luis Guillorme starting at second base.
May 10 2023Canha is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha's absence from the starting nine opens up a spot at the keystone for Luis Guillorme, while Jeff McNeil shifts to left field. The 34-year-old Canha has endured a slow start to May, slashing .192/.250/.346 through his first eight games of the month.
May 5 2023Canha isn't starting Friday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After snapping a three-game hit streak Thursday, Canha will get to rest Friday against Colorado. Tommy Pham will take his place in left field and bat seventh.
May 4 2023Canha went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in a loss to the Tigers during the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 34-year-old took Joey Wentz deep in the second inning, one of three Mets homers in the matinee. Canha has struggled to get into a rhythm at the plate to begin the season, and after going 1-for-4 in the nightcap, he's slashing .229/.319/.385 through 29 games with three homers, two steals, 10 RBI and 14 runs. The homer was his first since April 15.
May 1 2023Canha is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader with Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha will get a breather as the Mets gear up to play two games Monday, heading to the bench after he went 0-for-2 in the first game of the series. Jeff McNeil will start in left field while Luis Guillorme enters the lineup at second base and bats eighth.
Apr 1 2023Canha went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double, a home run, two RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha scored the first run of the game and drove in runs on a single in the fifth inning and a solo homer in the seventh. He has started in all three games for the Mets so far this season, twice in left field and once as the designated hitter. Even though he's 34 years old, there might be some upside here, particularly in the power department.
Mar 25 2023Canha went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start in left field and batting sixth, Canha collected his third double of the spring, although he has yet to go yard. The veteran outfielder has gone 12-for-48 (.250) in Grapefruit League action and is locked into a starting spot for the Mets.
Feb 23 2023Canha revealed Wednesday that he had trouble maintaining his weight last season because of gastritis, Pat Ragazzo of SI.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gastritis is inflammation of the stomach lining, a condition which made it "hard for me to get calories and be comfortable, so a lot of times I wouldn't eat very much because I was afraid of getting a stomachache," Canha said. The good news is the gastritis has subsided, allowing Canha to put some muscle back on during offseason workouts. The outfielder is hoping that the added bulk will lead to more power, with Canha having a goal of hitting 10 more home runs than the 13 he clubbed in 2022.
Oct 6 2022Canha went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's victory over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha kicked off the scoring for the Mets in the first inning, launching a three-run homer off Erick Fedde to score Francisco Alvarez and Daniel Vogelbach. The outfielder then led off the third inning with a single before coming around to score on a James McCann home run. It was Canha's seventh multi-hit game since the start of September, and he's now recorded two hits in three of his last four, hitting .462 over that brief stretch to close the regular season.
Sep 21 2022Canha is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha will get a breather after he went 1-for-6 with a run scored and three strikeouts while starting the first two games of the series. Jeff McNeil will slide out to left field while Luis Guillorme enters the lineup at second base and bats eighth in the series finale.
Sep 18 2022Canha went 1-for-5 with a stolen base in a 7-3 win Sunday over Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha singled and stole his third base of the season in the seventh inning. He's reached base safely in 13 straight games but is just 10-for-47 in that span as he's walked five times and been hit by four pitches. After leading the league with 27 HBP in 2021, he's second in baseball this year with 21.
Sep 15 2022Canha isn't starting Thursday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha has hit .269 with a home run, two doubles, five runs and four RBI over his last seven games but will be out of the lineup for the first time since Aug. 25. Tyler Naquin is starting in left field and batting eighth.
Sep 11 2022Canha went 1-for-3 with a grand slam and two total runs scored in Saturday's win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha increased the Mets' lead to eight with a grand slam off lefty reliever Andrew Nardi with two outs in the fourth. The outfielder is coming off a stretch with just two RBI in 12 games; however, the 33-year-old has been great overall in his last 21 games with a 1.057 OPS in 81 plate appearances.
Aug 30 2022Canha went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha continues to rake, as he slugged his 11th long ball of the season, a solo shot off Andrew Heaney in the fourth inning. The veteran outfielder has been on a tear recently, slashing .360/.448/.760 since Aug. 20 entering Tuesday. He now owns a 133 wRC+ this season, which would be the second highest mark of his career.
Aug 28 2022Canha went 2-for-3 with a double and a run in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha looked to be in danger of falling into a short-side platoon role at the beginning of the month shortly after the Mets acquired Tyler Naquin, but Canha has instead solidified himself as a regular against both right- and left-handed pitching by emerging as one of the team's hottest hitters. After going 4-for-6 with three doubles to begin the weekend series with Colorado, Canha is now slashing .323/.434/.613 with 16 RBI and 13 runs over 23 games in August. He'll start in left field and bat sixth in Sunday's series finale.
Aug 26 2022Canha went 2-for-3 with two doubles and three RBI in Friday's 7-6 win over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha ripped an RBI double in the sixth inning followed by a two-run double in the eighth. He was also hit by a pitch for the 16th time this season. Over his last 11 games, Canha has gone 14-for-34 (.412) with 10 extra-base hits and 12 RBI. He's slashing .277/.377/.417 with 50 RBI and 54 runs scored on the year.
Aug 25 2022Canha is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Rockies, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha will get a day off after he went 5-for-14 with two homers, five RBI and three runs scored while starting the last four games. Tyler Naquin will take over in left field and bat seventh in the series opener.
Aug 21 2022Canha went 3-for-5 with two homers and five RBI in Sunday's 10-9 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha came up clutch for the Mets on Sunday; he belted a game-tying, three-run shot in the seventh inning followed by a go-ahead, two-run homer in the ninth. After opening the month in a 4-for-25 (.160) skid, the 33-year-old has gone 11-for-25 (.440) with nine RBI over his last eight games. Canha's season slash line is up .275/.374/.410 with 25 extra-base hits and 47 RBI.
Aug 20 2022Canha will sit for the afternoon portion of Saturday's doubleheader against the Phillies, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha will sit for the second consecutive game, but he won't be getting two off days in a row as long as he returns to the lineup for the nightcap. Tyler Naquin will handle left field in the first game of the day.
Aug 19 2022Canha isn't starting Friday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha is getting a breather after he went 4-for-6 with a home run, three doubles, three RBI and two runs over the last two games. Tyler Naquin will take his place in left field and bat seventh.
Aug 17 2022Canha went 2-for-3 with two doubles, one RBI and one run scored in Wednesday's 9-7 win over the Braves. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha reached base three times in four plate appearances Wednesday, including two doubles which give him 14 on the season. Canha has maintained mostly every day playing time in spite of New York's offseason additions and that he had been slashing .212/.357/,273 in August coming into the game.
Aug 16 2022Canha is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game in Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha seemed to have moved into a short-side platoon role in the outfield earlier this month following the team's acquisition of Tyler Naquin, but Canha had started in both of the Mets' last two games against right-handed pitching, going 3-for-8 with a double, an RBI and a run between the contests. Though he'll take a seat Tuesday against righty Charlie Morton, Canha seems to have at least temporarily reclaimed the primary left fielder job from Naquin.
Aug 8 2022Canha isn't starting Monday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha started in left field in the final two games of the Mets' series with Atlanta over the weekend and went 1-for-6 with a double, three RBI, a walk and a strikeout. Considering that he's on the bench against a right-hander (Justin Dunn) on Monday and has now been excluded from the starting nine four out of the past five times the Mets have faced a righty, the righty-hitting Canha looks like he'll have to settle for the short side of a platoon in the outfield with the lefty-hitting Tyler Naquin.
Aug 6 2022Canha will sit for the afternoon portion of Saturday's doubleheader against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha finds himself on the bench for the fourth time in five games, all of which have come against righties. Tyler Naquin starts against right-hander Jake Odorizzi in this contest, but Canha should return to left field against southpaw Max Fried in the nightcap.
Aug 5 2022Canha will sit Friday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mets' outfield got more crowded after the team added Tyler Naquin in late July, and it looks like that may be having a larger impact on Canha's playing time than previously expected. The last four games have all come against righties, and it's been Naquin to get the start in left field in three of them. Canha's .270/.366/.375 season slash line remains strong, and he's not in any sort of significant slump, but his fantasy appeal may take a hit if he continues to find himself on the bench several times a week.
Aug 4 2022Canha isn't starting Thursday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha is out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after he went 0-for-4 with a strikeout Wednesday. Tyler Naquin will take his place in left field and bat seventh.
Aug 2 2022Canha is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha racked up five hits over the last two days, but he will be held out in favor of Tyler Naquin with the Mets loading up on left-handed hitters against Nationals righty Cory Abbott. Canha has held down an everyday role for most of the season, but with he and Naquin splitting the last four starts, it appears the Mets are giving their new acquisition a chance to show what he can do.
Aug 1 2022Canha went 3-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored in a 9-3 win over the Marlins on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha joined in on the barrage of hits which ousted Marlins starter Pablo Lopez from the game. He racked up three singles while also swiping his second base of the year. Despite not hitting for much power, Canha has performed well out of the bottom of the Mets lineup this year and is slashing .271/.368/.380 on the season for his new team.
Jul 30 2022Canha is not in Saturday's lineup against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This will be a situation to track, as the Mets have added lefty-hitting Tyler Naquin and could still add more offensive depth before the trade deadline. The righty-hitting Canha doesn't have pronounced platoon issues, but he may start sitting or hitting lower in the lineup against righties over the rest of the season.
Jul 22 2022Canha isn't starting Friday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha started the final two games before the All-Star break and went 1-for-7 with a double, two walks and a strikeout. Jeff McNeil is shifting to left field while Luis Guillorme starts at the keystone.
Jul 16 2022Canha isn't starting the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha went 4-for-14 with a solo homer, four walks and six strikeouts over his last four matchups but will take a seat for a second consecutive game. Jeff McNeil is shifting to left field while Luis Guillorme starts at second base.
Jul 14 2022Canha isn't starting Thursday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha is in the midst of a four-game hitting streak in which he's gone 4-for-14 with a solo home run, four walks and six strikeouts. However, Jeff McNeil will shift to left field while Luis Guillorme starts at second base Thursday.
Jul 6 2022Canha isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha started in the last two games and went 3-for-7 with a double, two runs, a walk and a strikeout. Jeff McNeil is shifting to left field while Dominic Smith serves as the designated hitter Wednesday.
Jul 3 2022Canha is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha will retreat to the bench after he went 3-for-33 with a home run and four RBI while starting in nine of the Mets' last 10 games. Jeff McNeil will replace Canha in the outfield in the series finale.
Jun 29 2022Canha isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha will get a breather after he went 0-for-12 with an RBI and three strikeouts over the last three games. Ender Inciarte is taking over in left field and batting eighth.
Jun 25 2022Canha went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-3 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old launched his sixth homer of the year, taking Sandy Alcantara deep in the fifth inning. Canha has reached base in 11 straight starts, slashing .243/.429/.459 over that stretch with 10 walks, two homers, a steal, six runs and eight RBI.
Jun 19 2022Canha is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jeff McNeil will pick up a start in left field in place of Canha, who sits for the second time during the Mets' six-game week. Canha still appears to be fairly secure in a near-everyday role, though the Mets' eagerness to open up more playing time in the infield for Luis Guillorme means that McNeil will spell Canha in the outfield more often than was anticipated heading into the season.
Jun 16 2022Canha went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a stolen base, a walk and two total runs scored in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Brewers. He was also hit by a pitch. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha tied the game at 4-4 with his fifth-inning blast. He was plunked in the seventh and stole second. The 33-year-old had 17 homers and 12 steals in 2021, but he has just five long balls and one steal through 52 contests this season. The veteran outfielder is slashing .295/.378/.404 with 26 RBI, 30 runs scored and five doubles across 209 plate appearances, and he's held down a regular role as the starting left fielder.
Jun 14 2022Canha will sit Tuesday against Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha owns a .930 OPS over his last seven games, going hitless just once over that stretch. He'll rest his legs Tuesday, with Jeff McNeil starting in left field.
Jun 11 2022Canha went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double and three RBI in Friday's win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder snapped an eight-game RBI drought with the performance. Canha isn't matching last year's pace in homers (four) or steals (zero), but he's justifying his offseason contract with a .300/.368/.394 slash line through 48 contests.
Jun 7 2022Canha is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha is coming off back-to-back two-hit games and will head to the bench for the second time in the past four contests. Jeff McNeil will shift to left field while Luis Guillorme starts at the keystone.
Jun 4 2022Canha is not in Saturday's lineup against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The righty-hitting Canha will head to the bench in favor of the lefty-hitting Nick Plummer with righty Walker Buehler on the mound. This is one way to get Plummer at-bats, but Canha only occasionally sits against same-handed pitching. He is hitting .310 with one home run and zero steals over his last 10 games.
Jun 1 2022Canha went 4-for-5 with a double, two runs scored and two RBI in Tuesday's 10-0 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hitting leadoff against southpaw Patrick Corbin, Canha set the table in impressive fashion for a red-hot Mets offense. The veteran outfielder is on quite a roll himself, slashing .340/.400/.480 over his last 12 games with two homers, eight RBI and 13 runs.
May 25 2022Canha is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha turned in a pair of two-hit games in the first two contests of the series, but he'll get a breather for the series finale. With Canha on the bench, the Mets will roll out an outfield of Jeff McNeil, Brandon Nimmo and Starling Marte from left to right.
May 21 2022Canha isn't starting in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rockies, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha started in the last three games and went 4-for-12 with a homer, five runs, two RBI, two walks and two strikeouts. Jeff McNeil will shift to left field while Luis Guillorme starts at second base in the matinee.
May 19 2022Canha went 2-for-3 with a walk, three runs scored and an RBI in Wednesday's win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the second multi-hit performance for Canha in his last five starts as he builds momentum at the plate. The veteran outfielder is hitting .333 (6-for-18) during that stretch with three walks, two homers, five RBI and seven runs, pushing his slash line on the season up to .299/.384/.402.
May 17 2022Canha will sit for the first part of Tuesday's doubleheader against St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha has struggled to a .502 OPS over his last nine games. Jeff McNeil moves out to left field in Canha's absence, with Luis Guillorme starting at second base, though Canha should return for the nightcap.
May 14 2022Canha isn't starting Saturday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha will get a breather after he went 3-for-8 with a homer, three RBI, two runs and a strikeout over the last two games. Travis Jankowski will start in left field and bat eighth.
May 12 2022Canha went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, three RBI and two runs scored Thursday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha delivered a two-RBI single in the first inning and then followed that up with his second home run of the season in the ninth frame. He entered the game with only two hits across his last 20 at-bats while striking out at a 27.3 percent clip. However, Canha snapped out of the cold spell Thursday, and he is hitting .313/.376/.398 to go along with 12 RBI and 10 runs scored across 93 plate appearances on the campaign.
May 11 2022Canha isn't starting Wednesday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha has gone just 1-for-14 with three runs, an RBI, a walk and four strikeouts over his last four games. Jeff McNeil will shift to left field while Luis Guillorme starts at the keystone Wednesday.
May 8 2022Canha is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Phillies, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha will take a seat for the second time in the past three games, though he figures to rejoin the lineup for Sunday's nightcap. Jeff McNeil will shift to left field while Luis Guillorme starts at the keystone.
May 4 2022Canha isn't starting Wednesday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha started in the last three games and went 3-for-10 with a homer, two RBI and four strikeouts. Jeff McNeil will shift to left field while Luis Guillorme enters the lineup at second base.
May 3 2022Canha went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 5-2 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took Max Fried deep in the third inning, Canha's first long ball as a Met. The veteran outfielder hit second for the first time this season after spending most of his time so far toward the bottom of the order, but his .356/.433/.424 slash line through 17 games suggests manager Buck Showalter would be better off keeping Canha near the top.
May 1 2022Canha is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha is riding a six-game hit streak, during which he's gone 8-for-21 with a double, two walks and two runs, but he'll take a seat for Sunday's series finale. Jeff McNeil will move to left field while Luis Guillorme starts at the keystone.
Apr 23 2022Canha is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha started three straight games after being reinstated from the COVID-19 IL, and he will get a breather Saturday night. Jeff McNeil will start in left field in Canha's place, and Robinson Cano will take over for McNeil at the keystone.
Apr 22 2022Canha went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Thursday's win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He supplied the Mets with some insurance in the third inning, bringing home two runs with a two-out single. Canha hasn't missed a beat since spending a week on the COVID-19 injured list, and while he's still looking for his first extra-base hit this season, the 33-year-old outfielder is batting .379 with a .471 OBP and six RBI through eight games.
Apr 20 2022Canha (illness) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha has been out the past week while on the COVID-19 IL but will rejoin the active roster Wednesday after clearing MLB's testing protocols. The 33-year-old was off to a hot start prior to the absence, slashing .381/.500/.381 with three RBI and two runs scored in six games.
Apr 19 2022The Mets didn't activate Canha (illness) from the COVID-19 injured list prior to the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Giants, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both Canha and Brandon Nimmo were placed on the COVID-19 IL on Friday, and Nimmo will be the first of the two to rejoin the 28-man active roster after clearing the final stages of MLB's testing protocols earlier Tuesday. Canha could theoretically clear the protocols within the next few hours to make himself available for the second game of the twin bill, but the Mets would likely wait until Wednesday to activate him in that scenario.
Apr 15 2022Canha (illness) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday as part of an outbreak in the team's clubhouse. He's asymptomatic and will be able to rejoin the team as soon as he tests negative. Nick Plummer and Matt Reynolds were recalled to provide depth while Canha and Brandon Nimmo (illness) are unavailable.
Apr 11 2022Canha went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Sunday's loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His second-inning single brought home Eduardo Escobar and gave the Mets a 2-1 lead, one the team held until a bullpen missing closer Edwin Diaz (personal) faltered late. Canha is off to a flying start to his New York tenure, going 7-for-10 with three walks, two runs and two RBI through his first three games for the Mets, although the veteran outfielder is still looking for his first extra-base hit of 2022.
Apr 9 2022Canha isn't starting Saturday's game against Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha started in each of the last two games, and he went 4-for-6 with two runs, an RBI, three walks and two strikeouts. Travis Jankowski will start in left field and bat seventh.
Apr 8 2022Canha went 2-for-3 with a walk, a run scored and an RBI in Thursday's win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Somewhat surprisingly, Canha hit seventh against lefty Patrick Corbin while designated hitter J.D. Davis hit second, but the veteran outfielder still had plenty of success getting on base from the bottom of the order. If that slot in the lineup becomes his regular home, it would impact Canha's upside in runs, but more likely manager Buck Showalter will figure out he's a better fit higher in the order.
Mar 25 2022Canha went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The first-inning blast off Will Stewart was Canha's first of the spring. The 33-year-old cashed in on a big 2021 season that included career highs in runs (93), walks (77) and steals (12) by getting a two-year contract from the Mets this offseason, and he hit second in Thursday's lineup behind Brandon Nimmo -- a lineup that would give New York's sluggers like Pete Alonso plenty of ducks on the pond this year given Nimmo's career .393 OBP and Canha's career .344 mark.
Nov 26 2021Canha and the Mets agreed to terms on a two-year, $26.5 million deal Friday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The late bloomer looks set to slot straight into Michael Conforto's spot in right field after Conforto declined a qualifying offer to try his luck on the open market. Canha will turn 33 in February but he remains an effective player, hitting .231/.358/.387 (good for a 115 wRC+) with 17 homers and a career-high 12 steals last season. He is one of the league's premier on-base threats, as his .377 on-base percentage over the last three seasons is good for ninth among qualified hitters. His power appears to be fading, however, as his .156 ISO in 2021 represented a career low while his 7.1 percent barrel rate was his lowest mark since 2017.
Oct 2 2021Canha isn't starting Saturday's game against Houston, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha will get a rare day off after he went hitless with two strikeouts in four at-bats during Friday's series opener. Chad Pinder will take over in right field while Pete Kozma starts at shortstop.
Sep 27 2021Canha went 2-for-5 with two RBI in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With two outs in the bottom of the seventh and runners at the corners, Canha legged out an infield single to score the tying run. In his next at-bat with one out in the bottom of the ninth, Canha came through with another clutch hit to help Oakland keep its faint playoff hopes alive. After a prolonged slump for much of the past two weeks, Canha appears to be coming out of his funk with five hits and a pair of walks over his last five games.
Sep 21 2021Canha, who went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in a loss to the Mariners on Monday, is now hitting just .167 (5-for-30) with a double, two RBI, five walks, two hit-by-pitches and six runs in his last eight games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's worth noting Canha has actually struck out at an appreciably lesser frequency -- 16.2 percent -- during that sample than his 20.4 percent season figure, with a .208 BABIP over that span partly to blame for his poor numbers. The veteran outfielder has salvaged his OBP during the skid by still drawing walks at an elevated 13.5 percent clip, and he should be able to emerge from his doldrums in short order if he continues to make consistent contact.
Sep 11 2021Canha went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Saturday's 8-6 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha continued his stellar September with yet another homer Saturday. After hitting just .158 with two home runs in August, the Oakland outfielder has already cranked four homers in September and is hitting .286 over the course of 10 games.
Sep 4 2021Canha went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI and two total runs scored in Saturday's 10-8 loss to Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After an underwhelming August, Canha has started to regain his composure at the plate by posting an eight-game hitting streak. He's gone 10-for-31 (.323) with four homers, 10 RBI and eight runs scored in that stretch, with all four long balls coming in his last five contests. The 32-year-old's slash line is at .239/.365/.415 with 16 homers, 53 RBI, 81 runs scored and 12 stolen bases through 518 plate appearances overall.
Sep 2 2021Canha went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and another run scored during Thursday's win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since losing his leadoff spot in the batting order Friday, Canha has begun heating up, collecting six hits in consecutive games, including two homers in that span. The 32-year-old was hitting sixth this time around. Overall this season, Canha has 14 homers to his name along with a .236/.363/.402 slash line.
Aug 27 2021Canha has been moved down to the seventh spot in the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha has been Oakland's primary leadoff man throughout the 2021 campaign, but a .141/.270/.212 August slash line makes it hard to leave him atop the order. Tony Kemp will start things off for the Athletics on Friday, while Starling Marte and Josh Harrison could also be candidates to leadoff going forward.
Aug 24 2021Canha went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run in a loss to the Mariners on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder extended his career-best stolen-base tally to 12 while reaching safely for the third straight game as well. Canha also snapped an ugly four-game streak of multiple strikeouts, part of a late-August skid that's seen him hit just .111 (3-for-27) over his last seven contests.
Aug 13 2021Canha will sit Friday against Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha had started every game since returning from the injured list back in mid-July. He hasn't been at his best over that 22-game stretch, hitting a modest .222/.388/.296, though his 14:14 K:BB is an encouraging sign. Tony Kemp will be the left fielder Friday.
Aug 11 2021Canha (eye) is starting Wednesday's game against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha was removed from Tuesday's win in the 10th inning due to eye irritation, but he'll start in left field and lead off Wednesday. The 32-year-old has gone 3-for-19 with a double, five runs, four walks and four strikeouts across the last five games.
Aug 10 2021Canha was removed from Tuesday's win over Cleveland with eye irritation, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha went 0-for-5 with a pair of strikeouts before being replaced in the outfield for the bottom of the 10th inning. The cause of the injury remains unclear, and he should be considered day-to-day until the team updates his status.
Aug 9 2021Canha went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and two runs in a win over the Rangers on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha pushed his on-base percentage back up to .386 with yet another busy day on the bases Sunday. Rare is the game that doesn't find Canha aboard at least once; the last time he failed to reach safely by either hit, walk or hit by pitch was June 24 against these same Rangers, a contest he exited after just two plate appearances due to a hip strain that subsequently landed him on the injured list.
Jul 29 2021Canha went into Thursday night's game against the Angels having posted a .455 on-base percentage in the 44 plate appearances encompassing the 10 contests since his July 17 return from the injured list. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran has been an especially savvy hitter the last few seasons, but Canha is seemingly taking his craft to a new level of late. His latest busy night on the basepaths heading into Thursday came the night prior, when he went 2-for-3 with two RBI, two walks, a stolen base and a run in a win over the Padres. Canha reached safely in all 10 contests during the sample as well, pushing his season OBP to to an elite .385.
Jul 23 2021Canha went 2-for-3 with a double, a stolen base and two walks in a win over the Mariners on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran produced a prototypical leadoff effort, pushing his season on-base percentage to an elite .383 in the process. Canha has hit safely in all five games since his return from a stint on the injured list with a hip strain/tendinitis, and Thursday's steal gives him a career-high eight swipes on the campaign.
Jul 17 2021Canha (hip) went 1-for-4 with a strikeout in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha missed just over three weeks while battling tendinitis and a left hip strain. The outfielder hit in his usual leadoff spot Saturday, although it may take him some time to get comfortable at the plate after not going on a rehab assignment. The 32-year-old has a .255/.376/.447 slash line with 11 home runs, 33 RBI, 55 runs scored and seven stolen bases through 329 plate appearances this year.
Jul 16 2021Canha (hip) will participate in a workout Friday and could return from the injured list this weekend, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Canha is unavailable for Friday's series opener against Cleveland, manager Bob Melvin is hoping the right fielder could return to action Saturday or Sunday if his workout goes well. He's been on the injured list with a left hip strain since June 25 but should take over as the primary right fielder once he's cleared to return.
Jul 8 2021Canha (hip) won't be reinstated from the 10-day injured list until after the All-Star break, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha has been progressing well in his rehab recently, and manager Bob Melvin indicated earlier in the week that the right fielder had a slight chance to return this weekend. However, the Athletics will give the 32-year-old additional time to recover rather than rushing him back prior to the break. Assuming Canha remains on track in his recovery, he could be available for the first game after the break, which is July 16 against Cleveland.
Jul 6 2021Canha (hip) will run and play catch Tuesday and has a "slight chance" of being activated for this weekend's series against the Rangers, which begins Friday, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Bob Melvin said last week the outfielder would likely be unavailable through next week's All-Star break, but the 32-year-old is apparently progressing well in his recovery. Even if Canha is unable to return this weekend, his recovery so far indicates he should be available for the first game out of the break July 16 versus Cleveland.
Jul 1 2021Athletics manager Bob Melvin said Thursday that it's "probably a stretch right now" for Canha (hip) to return from the 10-day injured list before the All-Star break begins July 12, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha landed on the IL last weekend with a left hip strain, and since he previously required surgery on the same hip in 2016, the Athletics could be inclined to take a cautious approach with the outfielder. Fortunately for Canha, he doesn't appear to be dealing with any structural problems related to that previous surgery, and the Athletics are hopeful that he'll be feeling fresh for the second half after he received platelet-rich plasma injections in both hips earlier this week to address any lingering pain. Ramon Laureano and Tony Kemp have been deployed as Oakland's leadoff men since Canha was shut down with the injury.
Jun 30 2021Canha doesn't have any structural damage in his left hip and received PRP injections to both hips Wednesday, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old had surgery on his left hip back in 2016, so it's good news he's dealing with tendinitis and not any structural problems. Canha should take it easy for a few days after receiving the injections, and a return timeline should come into focus once he's cleared to resume workouts.
Jun 25 2021Canha underwent an MRI on Friday that revealed left hip tendinitis, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, and he was further examined to determine the extent of his injury. It's not yet clear whether he'll need to spend more than the minimum of 10 days on the IL, but the team doesn't appear to be too concerned about his diagnosis following his MRI.
Jun 24 2021Canha was removed from Thursday's win over the Rangers with a left hip strain, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha went 0-for-2 to begin Thursday's contest, but he was replaced defensively in the bottom of the third inning. Manager Bob Melvin revealed after the game that the 32-year-old's removal was due to a hip issue, and the outfielder will undergo an MRI on Friday to determine the extent of the injury. If Canha is unavailable going forward, Seth Brown and Chad Pinder could see an uptick in playing time.
Jun 23 2021Canha isn't starting Wednesday against the Rangers, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha was quite productive in Tuesday's win over Texas, as he went 3-for-5 with a triple, two runs, two RBI, a walk and two strikeouts. Seth Brown, Skye Bolt and Ramon Laureano will start in the outfield from left to right.
Jun 16 2021Canha went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and a run in a win over the Angels on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran leadoff man recorded his second multi-hit effort in the last three games while pushing his June slash line to an impressive .286/.352/.490 across 54 plate appearances. Canha already has 13 RBI over 12 games in the current month, a stretch during which he's already knocked in multiple runs on four occasions.
Jun 14 2021Canha went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a run-scoring double in a win over the Royals on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha returned refreshed after a day off Saturday, plating runs in both the third and sixth inning. The veteran now has four multi-RBI efforts since June 2, and he's driven in almost half (12) of his 27 runs on the season during that stretch while pushing his average with runners in scoring position to .327.
Jun 12 2021Canha will sit Saturday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha gets a rest after going hitless in four of his last five games. Skye Bolt will start in center field in his absence.
Jun 9 2021Canha went 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The reliable leadoff bat led the game with four total bases and was an offensive catalyst for the Athletics, opening the scoring with a two-run triple in the second inning. Canha bounced back nicely after consecutive 0-for-4 showings with no walks, and he's now 17th in baseball with a .384 OBP.
Jun 4 2021Canha went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, two walks, two total runs and two total RBI in Friday's 9-5 win over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha went deep to right field in the third inning to extend Oakland's early lead to three runs. He notched another RBI in the sixth inning on a double to deep center field. Over his past past three games, Canha has gone 5-for-14 with six RBI.
Jun 3 2021Canha went 1-for-5 with a two-run single, an RBI fielder's choice and a run in a win over the Mariners on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha continues to make plenty of outs -- he's a miserable 3-for-25 over his last six games -- but timely hitting over the last pair of contests has led to four total RBI. The veteran is starting to accumulate some RBI production apart from what's directly stemmed from his barrage of solo homers, as prior to those most recent four RBI, he'd driven in just 15 runs despite having slugged 10 round trippers.
Jun 2 2021Canha went 2-for-6 with an RBI single and a run in a win over the Mariners on Tuesday, snapping an 0-for-14 skid that had encompassed his previous four games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran has rarely endured multi-game slumps this season, but the aforementioned four-game stretch saw eight of the 14 outs he made come via strikeouts. Tuesday's multi-hit effort keeps Canha's season slash line at a solid .251/.385/.462, and while his batting average does have plenty of room for improvement, it currently qualifies as the second highest of his last six seasons.
May 27 2021Canha went 3-for-3 with three singles and two walks in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old did exactly what a leadoff hitter should do -- keep the line moving. While he wasn't directly involved in any run production, Canha still put together a strong effort at the plate. The outfielder is slashing .268/.400/.497 with 10 home runs, 15 RBI, 40 runs scored and six stolen bases in 50 games this year. His career high in steals is seven, set back in 2015.
May 25 2021Canha went 1-for-2 with a home run and two walks in Monday's loss against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha extended his hitting streak to five games, and he's gone deep three times in that span. He's been a steady source of offensive numbers for the Athletics of late, hitting safely in 11 of his last 12 games with a .326 average and five homers in that stretch.
May 24 2021Canha (elbow) will lead off and play left field Monday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha missed Sunday's game against the Angels with a sore elbow, but the injury evidently wasn't a serious one. He certainly hasn't looked like he's playing through pain lately, as he's gone hitless just once in his last 11 games, posting a 1.139 OPS over that stretch.
May 23 2021Athletics manager Bob Melvin said Canha was held out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels due to a sore elbow, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Melvin opted to keep Canha on the bench after the outfielder's elbow swelled up after he was hit by a pitch in Saturday's 6-2 win. The Athletics are hopeful a day off will be enough to resolve the injury, but Canha's fantasy managers will still want to track his status heading into Oakland's three-game series with the Mariners that begins Monday.
May 22 2021Canha went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 8-4 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha hit a solo home run off Jose Quintana in the third inning Friday. The outfielder has homered in back-to-back games for the second time this season. His nine homers rank third on the Athletics and four of them have come in his last seven games. The 32-year-old is slashing .250/.374/.463 in 198 plate appearances. He leads Oakland in runs scored with 35 as the leadoff man. His six steals are one shy of tying a career high through a full season.
May 20 2021Canha went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Thursday's 8-4 loss to Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha opened the scoring in the first inning with a solo shot. The 32-year-old has hit safely in eight of the last nine games with three homers, four RBI, six runs scored and a .294 batting average in that span. He's racked up eight home runs, 13 RBI, 34 runs scored and six stolen bases as Oakland's main leadoff hitter.
May 16 2021Canha went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in a loss to the Twins on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran left the yard with a solo blast for the second straight game, allowing him to exceed his April homer tally of three round trippers with half the month still remaining. Canha has been connecting on the long ball at an impressive clip all season, as his pair of homers the last two days already put him ahead of his 2020 total of five in 19 fewer games.
May 14 2021Canha is not in the lineup Friday at Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha started the past 19 games and will receive a day to reset after posting a .678 OPS during that stretch. Seth Brown and Stephen Piscotty will start in the corner outfield spots Friday for the A's.
May 7 2021Canha went 1-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 2-1 win over Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha has been surprisingly active on the basepaths this season; through 33 games, he is already within one of tying his career-best mark of seven steals set back in his rookie 2015 campaign. The veteran outfielder is contributing in other ways as well, knocking five home runs and ranking third in the league with 27 runs scored. The overall numbers make Canha a viable fantasy asset despite the fact that he is batting an unexciting .252.
May 2 2021Canha went 2-for-4 with a home run and a walk in Saturday's loss against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha launched his fourth homer of the season Saturday in the seventh inning off reliever Cole Sulser, and this also means he has hit safely in four of the team's last five games. The veteran outfielder is only hitting .263 with a .754 OPS in that span, though.
Apr 24 2021Canha went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI, three runs and a hit-by-pitch in the 7-2 win over the Orioles on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha came into Saturday refreshed after receiving his first rest day of the season Friday. He was all over the stat sheet, playing a part in five of the team's seven runs. His two hits give him six multi-hit games this season and two in a row. The 32-year-old is slashing .274/.424/.890 with three home runs, seven RBI, 23 runs scored and four stolen bases in 20 games.
Apr 23 2021Canha is out of the lineup for Friday's game at Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha has started all 19 games this season but will head to the bench Friday, giving him two straight days of rest following Thursday's scheduled off day. Seth Brown, Ramon Laureano and Stephen Piscotty will start from left to right in the outfield for Oakland.
Apr 17 2021Canha went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, a walk, a stolen base and three total runs scored Saturday in a win over Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha accounted for one of Oakland's three homers off Detroit starter Casey Mize with a solo shot to left field in the second inning. The long ball was Canha's third this season, tied for top mark on the team. He is slashing .268/.414/.500 with five RBI and two stolen bases.
Apr 16 2021Canha went 1-for-3 with three walks and a run scored in Thursday's 8-4 win over Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder has thrived in the leadoff spot this season, hitting .280 with a .419 OBP largely driven by 10 walks in 50 at-bats. Canha is second only to Ronald Acuna with 14 runs scored, which is largely attributable to the resurgence of two-hitter Jed Lowrie. There's nothing especially flashy about the 32-year-old's game, but he will remain a valuable fantasy asset as long as he continues finding ways to get on base and score runs.
Apr 13 2021Canha went 1-for-4 with a double, a walk, a steal and two runs scored in Monday's 9-5 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha reached in each of his first two at-bats, as he doubled down the left-field line in the first and drew a walk in the third. Canha has gotten on at least twice in each of his last four games, slashing .375/.500/.625 with a home run, two RBI and six runs scored over that span. His stolen base Monday was a rarity, as his career high in steals was seven during his rookie year in 2015. Most of his fantasy value is derived from his power and above-average on-base ability.
Apr 9 2021Canha went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's win over Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha singled and scored on a Matt Olson homer in the eighth inning, then added his own long ball to cap the scoring in the ninth. The veteran outfielder has three multi-hit games on the campaign and is slashing .265/.390/.529 overall. Friday's long ball was his first of the campaign.
Apr 5 2021Canha went 2-for-5 with a home run in Monday's loss against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha, who launched his first homer of the season in this game, continues to work as the Athletics' leadoff hitter, and while he's not a prototypical fit at the top of the order, the experiment has worked thus far -- he has reached base safely in every single game thus far while recording back-to-back multi-hit appearances. In fact, he was the only Oakland player who recorded two or more knocks in this game.
Mar 19 2021Canha is hitting .176 (3-for-17) with seven walks, a stolen base and one run across his first nine Cactus League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran notched back-to-back one-single performances March 7 and 9, but he's just 1-for-7 over his subsequent four games and is still in search of his first extra-base hit this spring. However, the seven bases on balls do corroborate Canha's batting eye is as sharp as ever after he generated the two highest walk rates of his career the last two seasons (13.5 percent and 15.2 percent). Canha presumably still remains a candidate to lead off on occasion after being labeled as such early in spring training, with his respective .396 and .387 on-base percentages in 2019 and 2020 certainly helping make his case as a viable top-of-the-order option.
Feb 25 2021Canha is a leading candidate to bat first for the Athletics this season, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marcus Semien and Tommy La Stella led off in all but four games for the Athletics last season, but neither of them is on the team this year. Canha primarily bat fifth and never hit higher than third, though he does seem like a natural fit for the role. He doesn't have the speed of a traditional leadoff man but has the on-base ability that managers look for in the role. He owns a 14.1 percent walk rate over the last two seasons, helping him to an elite .393 on-base percentage, a number that ranks eighth among qualified hitters over that stretch. If he does indeed lead off, he'll trade a few RBI for a few runs, though more importantly he'll see a bump in total plate appearances, which would slightly boost his fantasy value.
Jan 15 2021Canha signed a one-year, $6.925 million contract with Oakland on Friday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old receives a sizable raise from his $4.8 million figure for 2020 as he enters his final season of arbitration eligibility. Canha had a .246/.387/.408 slash line with five homers, 33 RBI and four stolen bases in 59 games last season.
Oct 7 2020Canha went 2-for-5 with a solo homer in Wednesday's win over the Astros in Game 3 of the ALDS. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha hit a solo homer in the second inning off Jose Urquidy. The 31-year-old broke out of his postseason slump, having only recorded one hit until today's game. The veteran slashed .246/.387/.408 during the regular season.
Sep 27 2020Canha went 2-for-4 with a double, walk and four RBI in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha's RBI groundout tied the game at 1-1 in the bottom of the first. The outfielder later belted a two-run double to extend Oakland's lead to 5-2 in the seventh. He drove in one more run with a bases-loaded walk an inning later. Canha concludes the regular season with five homers and 33 RBI to go along with a .249 batting average and .785 OPS.
Sep 25 2020Canha went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a pair of walks during Friday's win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the score tied 1-1 in the 10th inning, Canha came through in the clutch with a two-run walkoff homer against Joey Gerber, scoring Ramon Laureano in the process. It was the fifth long ball of the year for Canha, who leads the A's in batting average (.235) and on-base percentage (.375).
Sep 23 2020Canha went 2-for-4 in a loss to the Dodgers on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran snapped out of a 1-for-18 skid that had encompassed his last five games with Tuesday's effort. Canha's average was sitting at .292 as recently as Aug. 21, but he's slashed just .172/.308/.264 across the 27 games he's suited up for in the subsequent month since that point.
Sep 15 2020Canha went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI during a 9-0 win over the Mariners in the second game of Monday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 0-for-3 in the matinee, Canha took Brady Lail deep in the sixth inning of the nightcap to pad a comfortable 6-0 lead. The 31-year-old outfielder has three multi-hit performances in his last seven games but went 0-for-11 in the other four, and on the year he's slashing .247/.388/.409 with four homers, four steals, 25 runs and 25 RBI through 47 games.
Sep 14 2020Canha went 2-for-4 with a triple and a run in a loss to the Rangers on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha's multi-hit effort was just his second over the last 17 contests, as the veteran has been prone to several multi-game slumps lately. Canha came into Sunday in an 0-for-8 skid that had encompassed the prior three games, and despite his success in the loss, he's still hitting just .171 (6-for-35) in 12 September contests.
Sep 11 2020Canha went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, a stolen base and a run in a win over the Astros on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was one of Canha's more productive outings in quite some time, as the veteran had been mired in a 1-for-20 eight-game stretch before also lacing a two-bagger in Wednesday's contest. The quick 3-for-8 surge is modest, but it offers fantasy managers some solace after the aforementioned dry spell. Despite recent struggles, Canha still sports an elite .395 on-base percentage thanks in large part to his career-high 15.1 percent walk rate.
Aug 24 2020Canha went 2-for-4 with a double and run-scoring single in Monday's loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha got Oakland out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning with his RBI single off Lance Lynn. He added a double later in the game, raising his batting average to .290. Canha has played himself into an everyday role while cementing himself into the middle of the Athletics' lineup. He should continue to see consistent at-bats while rotating between outfield and designated hitter duties.
Aug 23 2020Canha went 1-for-4 with two RBI on Sunday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha recorded his only hit in the first inning, driving in Matt Chapman with a single. In addition, he provided the game-winning run on a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning. Canha has had a strong start to the season, hitting .281/.410/.458 with three home runs, 19 RBI and 18 runs scored across 122 plate appearances.
Aug 21 2020Canha went 1-for-2 with a double, two walks, a stolen base and a run in a win over the Diamondbacks on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even when he's not blasting the ball over the fence, Canha continues to get on base at an elite clip. Factoring in Thursday's production, the veteran now boasts a .413 OBP, a figure partly comprised of a career-high 14.7 percent walk rate and five hit by pitches. Canha has also hit safely in seven of his last eight games, and he's complemented his three home runs with five doubles and one triple over 109 plate appearances.
Aug 20 2020Canha went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and a walk in Wednesday's win over Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha notched his third long ball of the season and has been seeing the ball well of late, hitting safely in nine of Oakland's last 11 games, a span in which he has hit .333 with two homers and a .980 OPS. However, he has also struck out in 30.6 percent of his at-bats during that stretch, meaning he's essentially a boom-or-bust hitter. The 31-year-old slugger is hitting .274 this season and, if the season ended today, that would be a career-best mark for him.
Aug 16 2020Canha went 3-for-5 with a three-run homer and a double in Saturday's win over San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha had already registered a pair of hits before coming to bat with two outs in the ninth inning and Oakland trailing by a pair of runs. The 31-year-old delivered with a 411-foot home run to drive in three and provide the difference in the Athletics' victory. Canha has collected five hits over his last 13 at-bats and is slashing .271/.398/.414 on the season.
Aug 14 2020Canha is likely to shift over to center field during Ramon Laureano's four-game suspension, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha is a versatile veteran with 139 games of major-league experience in center, so he's a natural candidate to fill in. The 31-year-old is hitting a pedestrian .242 over his first 78 plate appearances, but he's also sporting an impressive .385 on-base percentage thanks in part to an elevated 14.1 percent walk rate.
Aug 11 2020Canha, who went 2-for-4 with a hit by pitch and a run in a loss to the Angels on Monday, is now 5-for-11 over his last three games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha's performance at the plate has been up and down in August, as he endured a 1-for-14 stretch over the three games prior to his current streak. However, Canha is hitting a solid .264 over his first 69 plate appearances, while his .420 on-base percentage, which has been partly propped up by 11 walks, is a career-best figure.
Aug 4 2020Canha went 1-for-3 with an RBI single, a bases-loaded walk, another base on balls, a hit-by-pitch and a run in a win over the Mariners on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder was able to plate runs in the fifth and seventh innings, his sixth and seventh RBI of the campaign. Canha also boosted his on-base percentage to a stellar .474 with his busy night, and he's one of the few Athletics to have enjoyed some success at the plate this season, as evidenced by his .296 average and .481 slugging percentage.
Aug 2 2020Canha went 1-for-2 with a stolen base, a double, a walk and a hit-by-pitch in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha's steal came in the sixth inning after he was plunked by Mariners reliever Anthony Misiewicz, but he got greedy and was thrown out at third. Canha's not known for his speed -- he has just 14 stolen bases in his career after Sunday's performance. The 31-year-old is batting .292 with a homer, five RBI and three runs scored through eight games.
Jul 29 2020Canha went 1-for-2 with two RBI from a sacrifice fly and fielder's choice groundout and also drew a walk during a loss to the Rockies on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha's pair of RBI didn't exactly come from the most notable of hits, but they did account for all but one of the Athletics' runs on the night. The veteran outfielder is now tied with Matt Olson for the team lead with five RBI and has hit safely in all four games he's appeared in this season.
Jul 27 2020Canha went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout Monday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Oakland's No. 5 hitter is now batting .333 and has two hits in back-to-back games. He appears to be picking up right where he left off after a scorching second half of the 2019 season (.301/.415/.528 slash line).
Jul 25 2020Canha is not in the lineup Saturday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha started against lefty Andrew Heaney in the season opener Friday but will sit in favor of Robbie Grossman against righty Dylan Bundy in this one. The Athletics are certainly known to utilize platoons heavily, though it would be a surprise to see Canha sit against most righties, as he hit an excellent .273/.396/.517 last season. Over the course of his career, he's actually had reverse splits, posting a 101 wRC+ against lefties and a 121 wRC+ against righties, so platooning him in the conventional way wouldn't make much sense.
Apr 14 2020Canha was starting to "hit his stride" at the plate when spring training was suspended, Shayna Rubin of The Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder hit .318 (7-for-22) with three doubles, six RBI, six walks and two runs over 11 Cactus League contests prior to the pause in play. Canha returned home shortly after spring training was suspended and has been engaging in body weight workouts in his backyard, a regimen that includes lunges, pushups and sit-ups. He's supplemented that work with some cardiovascular activity in the form of jumping jacks and an exercise bike and is also taking dry swings, attempting to address all aspects of personal fitness under unusual circumstances. Canha is slated to serve as the starting left fielder when the season does begin after a breakout 2019 during which he slashed .273/.396/.517 with 26 home runs and 58 RBI.
Mar 10 2020Canha is hitting .316 (6-for-19) with two doubles, five RBI, six walks and two runs across his first 10 Cactus League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder enjoyed a breakout season at age 30 in 2019, slashing .273/.396/.517 with 45 extra-base hits (16 doubles, three triples, 26 home runs) and 58 RBI. The numbers helped earn him a solid pay raise to $4.8 million this offseason, as well as the inside track to the starting left field job for 2020. Canha has only further cemented his status with his solid spring at the plate thus far, and he heads into 2020 projected to log a workload on par with last season's 126 games, at minimum.
Jan 10 2020Canha signed a one-year, $4.8 million contract with the Athletics on Friday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old will more than double his pay from 2019 after posting a .913 OPS with 26 home runs and 58 RBI in 126 games. The 30-year-old struggled against right-handers in 2018 (.665 OPS) but reversed that trend last season (.966 OPS), opening the door for a larger workload.
Sep 29 2019Canha is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Seattle, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha returned to the lineup the past two days after missing a game with a groin issue, so it's no surprise to see him receive Sunday off after the A's clinched home-field advantage for Wednesday's Wild Card Game. Skye Bolt will start in center field in the season finale.
Sep 28 2019Canha (groin) went 0-for-4 in Friday's loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha was back in the lineup after a one-game absence and played all nine innings in center field during the postseason-clinching win without any setbacks. The versatile veteran's blanking at the plate aside, Canha has been a pivotal part of the Athletics reaching the postseason for a second straight year with career highs in home runs (26), batting average (.273), on-base percentage (.396) and slugging percentage (.518).
Sep 27 2019Canha (groin) is starting in center field and batting fifth Friday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha was held out of Thursday's contest after suffering a left groin strain Wednesday, but he's already been cleared for game action. He's batting .400 with two homers and four RBI over his last seven games.
Sep 26 2019Canha (groin) may be available off the bench for Thursday's game against the Mariners, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha did some pregame running, which went so well that he believes he can enter off the bench if necessary. He'll likely be re-evaluated again Friday to determine whether he can return to the starting nine.
Sep 25 2019Canha exited Wednesday's game against the Angels with an apparent injury, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha appeared to tweak something when cutting off a ball in left-center field as he slowly left the field after making an awkward throw to the infield. The 30-year-old entered the contest with a 1.010 OPS in his previous 15 games, and the potential injury couldn't come at a worse time with the A's making a final push for a playoff spot. Canha should be considered day-to-day until more information is available.
Sep 21 2019Canha went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, three runs scored and a walk in Saturday's 12-3 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha was right in the middle of the Athletics' early rallies, scoring on a Ramon Laureano double in the first inning and a Sheldon Neuse single in the second. Canha topped it off with a solo shot in the fifth off Rangers reliever Shawn Kelley. Canha has homered in consecutive games, giving him 26 on the year to go with 59 RBI and 79 runs scored in 121 games.
Sep 20 2019Canha went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an RBI double in Friday's 8-0 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha first plated Matt Chapman with the third-inning double, and then went yard for his solo shot off Rangers starter Mike Minor in the fifth. Canha is hitting .272/.396/.519 with 25 homers, 58 RBI and 76 runs scored as well as 15 doubles in 120 games this year.
Sep 18 2019Canha went 2-for-5 with an RBI double to lift the A's to victory against the Royals on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha stepped up to the plate during a scoreless 11th inning and doubled to shallow right, scoring Jurickson Profar to gift the A's with the win. The 30-year-old outfielder is slashing .270/.394./.509 this season with 24 home runs and 14 doubles.
Sep 14 2019Canha went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha didn't have the best night at the dish, but his fifth-inning, go-ahead homer off Rangers starter Mike Minor gave the A's a lead they wouldn't relinquish. Canha is hitting .272/.392/.516 with 24 homers, 55 RBI and 72 runs scored across 372 at-bats this season.
Sep 9 2019Canha went 2-for-3 with an RBI groundout, a walk and a run in a win over the Tigers on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha came through with his first multi-hit effort since Aug. 26 in the low-scoring victory, snapping out of the 3-for-23 slump that had encompassed his previous eight games in the process. The veteran has been a valuable contributor with both the glove and bat, and with his 52nd RBI of the season Sunday, he tied the second-highest total of his career in that category.
Sep 7 2019Canha, who went 0-for-3 with two walks in an extra-innings loss to the Tigers on Friday, started in right field and will primarily be stationed there for the foreseeable future due to the return of Ramon Laureano (lower leg), Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The versatile Canha has made himself an everyday fixture in large part due to his bat, which has produced a career-best .269/.393/.526 line (415 plate appearances). However, the equally impressive Laureano's return to action Friday moves Canha over into the corner outfield for the moment, although an eventual return by Stephen Piscotty (ankle) would presumably lead to some form of platoon between him and Canha over the last couple weeks of the regular season.
Sep 6 2019Canha went 1-for-3 with an RBI single, a bases-loaded walk and a run in a win over the Angels on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Canha hasn't been swinging quite as hot a bat recently as he did at one point in August, but he's still managed to reach safely in 20 consecutive games. The veteran doesn't have a multi-hit effort since Aug. 26 after generating seven in the nine games prior, yet he's still sporting a career-best .272/.394/.533 line across 409 plate appearances.
Aug 28 2019Canha went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Wednesday's loss to the Royals.
Aug 25 2019Canha went 2-for-4 with two solo homers in Sunday's 5-4 loss to San Francisco.
Aug 24 2019Canha went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 10-5 loss to the Giants.
Aug 21 2019Canha went 2-for-3 with a double, a solo home run and two runs overall in a win over the Yankees on Tuesday.
Aug 18 2019Canha, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI from a pair of run-scoring singles in Saturday's win over the Astros, is now hitting .340 (17-for-50) in August, boosting his season
Aug 16 2019Canha went 3-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-2 win over the Astros.
Aug 15 2019Canha won't play Thursday against the Astros due to left hand soreness, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Aug 10 2019Canha went 2-for-3 with two walks and a run in a win over the White Sox on Friday.
Aug 3 2019Canha went 2-for-5 with a two-RBI single in Saturday's 8-3 win over the Cardinals.
Jul 27 2019Canha went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Rangers.
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Jul 27 2019Canha went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a double in a loss to the Rangers on Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 20 2019Canha went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and two runs scored Saturday against the Twins.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 17 2019Canha went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs Wednesday against the Mariners.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 14 2019Canha went 2-for-3 with an RBI single, a triple, two walks and a run in a win over the White Sox on Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 12 2019Canha went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 5-1 win over the White Sox.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 8 2019Canha (back) went 1-for-4 with a double and a run in a win over the Mariners on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 7 2019Canha (back) will start in right field and bat fifth<\/a> Sunday against the Mariners.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 6 2019Canha was scratched from the lineup Saturday against the Mariners with back tightness, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 3 2019Canha went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and two runs in a win over the Twins on Tuesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 30 2019Canha will serve as the Athletics' designated hitter<\/a> and will bat cleanup Sunday against the Angels.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 28 2019Canha went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, three runs scored and a walk in Friday's 7-2 win over the Angels.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 9 2019Canha went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 3-1 loss to the Rangers during the nightcap of Saturday's doubleheader.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 8 2019Canha went 2-for-4 with a run in a win over the Rangers on Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 7 2019Canha went 1-for-1 with three walks and a run in a win over the Angels on Thursday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 2 2019Canha is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 29 2019Canha went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 12-7 extra-innings loss to the Angels on Wednesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 29 2019Canha went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 12-7 extra-inning loss to the Angels on Wednesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 24 2019Canha, who went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a win over the Mariners on Friday, is expected to serve as the primary designated hitter during Khris Davis' stay on the injured list due to a hip injury, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 22 2019Canha went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in a 7-2 victory against the Indians on Wednesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 21 2019Canha came off the bench Tuesday and went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in the 5-3 win over the Indians.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 17 2019Canha went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 7-2 win over the Tigers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 16 2019Canha went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run Thursday against the Tigers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 14 2019Canha went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in an extra-inning loss to the Mariners on Monday. He was also caught stealing on his one attempt.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 14 2019Canha went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in an extra-inning loss to the Mariners on Monday. He was also caught stealing on on his one attempt.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 13 2019Manager Bob Melvin told MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM<\/a> on Monday that Canha (wrist) has been activated from the 10-day injured list.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 11 2019Canha (wrist) went 1-for-4 with an RBI double in Triple-A Las Vegas' extra-innings loss to Salt Lake on Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 9 2019Canha (wrist) will begin a minor-league rehab stint with Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 8 2019Canha (wrist) took batting practice Wednesday and could start a rehab assignment over the weekend, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 23 2018Canha (hamstring) will start in center field and bat eighth against the Rangers on Monday.Canha is back in action after sitting out Sunday due to hamstring cramps. Over 77 games this season, he's hitting .253 with a .778 OPS and 39 RBI.
Jul 22 2018Canha was held out of the lineup Sunday against the Giants after he experienced hamstring cramps Saturday during the Athletics' 4-3 win in 11 innings, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.The hamstring issue doesn't seem to be a major concern for Canha, who was likely just held out for precautionary purposes and could be available off the bench for the series finale. Nick Martini picked up a start in left field in Canha's stead.
Jul 22 2018Canha is out of the lineup Sunday against the Giants, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Canha will take a seat after going hitless in the first two games of the series and managing only two hits during the three-game set in San Francisco prior to the All-Star break. Nick Martini picks up the start in left field in Canha's place and will serve as Oakland's leadoff man.
Jul 16 2018Canha went 1-for-2 with two walks and a run in a win over the Giants on Sunday.The 29-year-old heads into the All-Star break on a hot streak at the plate, having hit safely in five of the last six games. Canha has also delivered a clutch pinch-hit home run and driven in four runs overall during that span, putting a fitting cap on an impressive first half. Factoring in Sunday's production, he's slashing .261/.338/.465 with 26 extra-base hits (14 doubles, 12 home runs) and 38 RBI. All three components of his line are career bests, and Canha is now just four homers away from equaling the career-best 16 he slugged in 210 additional plate appearances in his rookie 2015 campaign.
Jul 14 2018Canha went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run Saturday against the Giants.Two nights after driving in the go-ahead run on a single, Canha launched a pinch-hit home run in the seventh inning to put the Athletics ahead. It was his 12th home run of the season, and came off left-hander Tony Watson. Canha has taken advantage of southpaws this season, with 10 of his 12 home runs coming against them.
Jul 13 2018Canha went 2-for-4 with two RBI from a run-scoring single and also scored once in a win over the Astros on Thursday.Canha's clutch single to left in the eighth brought home Matt Olson and Matt Chapman, snapping a 4-4 tie and completing a furious six-run rally for the Athletics. The outfielder's productive day was an extension of what is a month-long hot streak, and he's now hitting .306 over his 40 plate appearances in July.
Jul 9 2018Canha went 2-for-5 with an RBI single and a run in a win over the Indians on Sunday.Canha's season average has now come up 36 points since June 1, a torrid stretch during which he's slashed .322/.406/.540 over 101 plate appearances. The 29-year-old outfielder is on pace for a career season, with all three components of his .267/.340/.480 line currently representing personal bests.
Jul 7 2018Canha went 3-for-4 with an RBI double in a loss to the Indians on Friday. He was also caught stealing on his only attempt.Canha compiled the most hits of any Athletics player Friday, generating his first multi-hit effort since June 19 in the process. The 29-year-old outfielder has been steady at the plate since mid-June, raising his season average 26 points to .264 over his last 15 games.
Jul 4 2018Canha went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a win over the Padres on Tuesday.Canha's 398-foot shot to left in the sixth capped a five-run comeback during the inning for the Athletics. The outfielder has somewhat quietly coaxed his season average up 18 points to .256 over the last 12 games, a stretch during which he's slashed .333/.426/.718 with seven extra-base hits (three doubles, four home runs) and 11 RBI. Canha currently sports a career-best .256/.332/.478 line, and he's now just five home runs away from equaling the career-high 16 he slugged over 253 additional plate appearances in his rookie 2015 campaign.
Jun 25 2018The Red Sox have asked about Canha, but were rebuffed by the Athletics, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.The Red Sox are poking around for outfield help, given the struggles of Jackie Bradley (.189) this season, and identified Canha as a possible target. There's a chance the two sides could revisit things next month, but the A's are said to be looking for starting pitching, a scarce commodity in Boston's minor league system.
Jun 24 2018Canha went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, a sac fly, and a walk in Sunday's 10-3 loss to the White Sox.Canha brought in Matt Olson with the sac fly in the second before drilling a shot off Carlos Rodon in the fifth. The California native is slashing .253/.325/.468 with 27 RBI and 21 extra-base hits in 190 at-bats.
Jun 21 2018Canha went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in a win over the Padres on Wednesday.The outfielder squared up on his ninth round tripper of the season in the third, the first of two blasts for the Athletics during the frame. Canha's bat has been hot over the last three games in particular, as he's 5-for-12 with two homers, four RBI and a pair of walks over that stretch.
Jun 20 2018Canha, who went 2-for-3 with a walk in a win over the Padres on Tuesday, is hitting .317 in June after posting a .183 average over 90 plate appearances in May.The outfielder's season average had seen precipitous 78-point drop to .231 due to his May slump, but it's back up to .250 as a result of his recent success. Canha has gone deep only once during the current month, but he's actually boosted his hard contact rate from May's 33.9 percent figure to 41.2 percent over his 48 June plate appearances. Canha's 175 at-bats exceed all but the amount he logged during his rookie 2015 campaign, and he's already halfway to the career-high 16 home runs he managed that season over 485 plate appearances.
Jun 17 2018Canha went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and three RBI Sunday against the Angels.Canha took left-hander Andrew Heaney deep in the first inning for his eighth home run of the season. He has hit lefties very well this season -- he entered Sunday's game slugging .569 against them in 65 at-bats -- with six of his eight home runs coming against them. That has lifted his slugging percentage to a decent .442 mark, though this was his first homer since May 25.
Jun 7 2018Canha went 3-for-4 in a loss to the Rangers on Wednesday.Canha was sporting an impressive .339 average following another 3-for-4 performance back on May 2, but an 11-for-75 slump over his subsequent 22 games had led to a 108- point drop in that figure by month's end. However, Canha has been showing signs of life again since the calendar flipped to June, as factoring in Wednesday's production, he's hitting a red-hot .429 over his first five games of the month. The outfielder's .250 average and .311 on-base percentage have plenty of room for improvement, but Canha has generated a serviceable .446 slugging percentage largely on the strength of 15 extra-base hits (eight doubles, seven home runs).
May 26 2018Canha went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a loss to the Diamondbacks on Friday.Canha's 376-foot shot to left in the third ended up representing the only run of the night for the Athletics. After a hot start to the season that saw his average as high as .339 on May 2, the outfielder has slashed just .164/.215/.328 over the 65 plate appearances encompassing the subsequent 17 games.
May 23 2018Canha went 2-for-3 with a double and a run in an extra-inning loss to the Mariners on Tuesday.Canha broke out of a 1-for-16 slump that encompassed the last four games. The 29-year-old outfielder has considerably slowed down in May after hitting .308 in April, but his season line remains a solid .261/.317/.486 over 120 plate appearances.
May 16 2018Canha went 1-for-4 with a two-run double in a win over the Red Sox on Tuesday.Canha's eighth-inning two-bagger gave the Athletics some valuable breathing room by extending their lead to 5-2. The 29-year-old outfielder's four hits over the last four games have been especially timely, as they've yielded five RBI overall. Factoring in Tuesday's production, Canha continues to sport a career-high slugging percentage (.510) largely on the strength of 12 extra-base hits (six doubles, six home runs).
May 14 2018Canha went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Yankees on Sunday.Canha launched an ultimately meaningless solo shot in the ninth off Chasen Shreve, his first round tripper since May 2. The blast extended the 29-year-old's hitting streak to three games, and he's now reached safely in six straight contests overall.
May 13 2018Canha went 2-for-5 with a two-run single in an extra-innings loss to the Yankees on Saturday.The 29-year-old continued to deliver against Yankees pitching, with Saturday's production making him 3-for-8 with a double, two RBI, two walks and two runs in the first two games of the series. The veteran is parlaying consistent playing time into the best production since his rookie 2015 season, as his line sits at a solid .284/.344/.511 over 96 plate appearances. Moreover, his five home runs match the total he generated last season over 187 trips to the plate, while the two runs he drove in Saturday vaulted him over his 2017 total of 14 by one RBI.
May 12 2018Canha went 1-for-3 with a double, two walks and two runs in a win over the Yankees on Friday.Canha provided plenty of production out of the bottom of the order, displaying the type of plate discipline that he's increasingly made his norm this season. The 29-year-old is sporting a career-best 8.8 percent walk rate and .341 OBP, numbers that while not elite, represent a marked improvement from his previous metrics in those categories. Moreover, Canha is complementing his boost in efficiency with improved power, as evidenced by new high-water marks in ISO (.241) and slugging percentage (.518).
May 8 2018Canha is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Astros.Canha will head to the bench for what appears to be a regular day off after starting seven straight games. The 29-year-old has done well filling in for Boot Powell (knee) in center field, slashing .278/.321/.519 through 22 games. Chad Pinder will start in center field in his stead Tuesday, hitting seventh.
May 3 2018Canha went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in a win over the Mariners on Wednesday.Canha turned on an Edwin Diaz pitch to lead off the visitors' half of the ninth, launching it 384 feet to left to snap a 2-2 tie. The blast ended up being the difference in the game and was the 29-year-old's third round tripper over the last six games. Canha's line is up to a blistering .339/.391/.644 over 64 plate appearances, with an unsustainable .375 BABIP and eight-point drop in strikeout rate (29.9 percent to 21.9 percent) from last season both playing a prominent role in his early success.
Apr 29 2018Canha is out of the lineup Sunday against the Astros, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.Canha has maintained a .953 OPS across 56 plate appearances since being promoted earlier this month, allowing him to emerge as the Athletics' primary center fielder while Boog Powell (knee) has been on the disabled list. It appears Canha's absence Sunday is merely for rest purposes, allowing manager Bob Melvin to get a look at Chad Pinder in center field.
Apr 28 2018Canha went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer Friday in a win over the Astros.Canha's homer came off starter Dallas Keuchel in the seventh inning, and was the 29-year-old's fourth home run of the year. Canha had a nice eight-game hitting streak snapped on Wednesday, and with Friday's hit his average now sits at .306 on the season. He has 11 RBI and 11 runs scored in 14 games, and with the absence of Boog Powell (knee), Canha has assumed regular playing time.
Apr 24 2018Canha went 2-for-4 with a single, RBI double, a walk and two runs in a win over the Rangers on Monday.Canha's blazing start to the season continues, with Monday's production pushing his average to .351. The 29-year-old has hit safely in seven straight games, a stretch during which he's smacked three doubles, a home run, five RBI, four walks and six runs.
Apr 24 2018Canha went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Rangers.The sixth-inning shot got the scoring started, and ultimately proved to be the difference in the 3-2 win. The 29-year-old has been red-hot since being called up from the minors, slashing .341/.400/.634 and riding an eight-game hitting streak.
Apr 19 2018Canha went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and two walks in an extra-inning win over the White Sox on Wednesday.Canha's second homer of the season actually kickstarted what would end up being a rally from an early 6-1 deficit. The 29-year-old has a modest three-game hitting streak going, and he's now hit safely in five of his last six games overall.
Apr 18 2018Canha went 3-for-4 with a two-run single, a double and three runs in a 10-2 win over the White Sox on Tuesday.Canha's first three-hit effort of the season came in his third consecutive start and pushed his average to an impressive .368. The 29-year-old outfielder is currently helping fill in for the sidelined Boog Powell (knee) in center field, and his hot hitting in the early going is certainly allowing him to make a strong case for continued playing time.
Apr 18 2018Canha went 3-for-4 with a two-run single, a double and three runs in a 10-2 win over the White Sox.Canha's first three-hit effort of the season came in his third consecutive start and pushed his average to an impressive .368. The 29-year-old outfielder is currently helping fill in for the sidelined Boog Powell (knee) in center field, and his hot hitting in the early going is certainly making a strong case for continued playing time.
Apr 17 2018Canha is in the lineup for the third straight game Tuesday against the White Sox, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.The Athletics' center-field situation is in flux with Opening Day starter Boog Powell (knee) on the disabled list until early May. Canha may be taking over as the temporary starter, though his fantasy value will be limited even with regular playing time. He's hit .234/.291/.410 with 25 homers and nine steals in 202 career major-league games.
Apr 14 2018Canha went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored Saturday against the Mariners.Canha was in the lineup thanks to left-handed Marco Gonzales being on the mound and he took advantage of the opportunity. All of his damage came against lefties, as he hit a two-run single in the third inning against Gonzales and homered in the seventh inning against Marc Rzepczynski. Historically, Canha has been a poor hitter regardless of whether he is facing right-handed or left-handed pitching, but has actually shown reverse platoon splits. He has little fantasy value except as a DFS punt play or in extremely deep redraft leagues.
Apr 8 2018The Athletics recalled Canha from Triple-A Nashville on Sunday.Despite an impressive spring training, Canha lost out on a reserve outfield role to Jake Smolinski when camp ended. It didn't take long for Canha to earn another look from the big club, however, as he was called up to provide added depth in the outfield following Boog Powell's (knee) placement on the disabled list. While he remains with the Athletics, expect Canha to see most of his starts against left-handed pitching.
Apr 7 2018Canha is expected to be called up from Triple-A Nashville on Sunday once Boog Powell (knee) is officially placed on the disabled list, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Canha failed to make the Opening Day roster despite hitting a scorching .362 with a four home runs and 10 RBI over 52 spring training plate appearances. However, it appears that the 29-year-old outfielder will be making his 2018 big-league debut very early into the season anyhow. Canha was 2-for-8 with a double and solo home run over his first two games with the Sounds.
Apr 7 2018Canha is expected to be called up from Triple-A Nashville once Boog Powell (knee) is officially placed on the disabled list, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Canha failed to make the Opening Day roster despite hitting a scorching .362 with a four home runs and 10 RBI over 52 spring training plate appearances. However, it appears that the 29-year-old outfielder will be making his 2018 big-league debut in April regardless. Canha is 2-for-8 with a double and solo home run over his first two games with the Sounds.
Mar 27 2018Canha, who's battling for a reserve outfield and designated hitter role, pushed his spring average to .362 by going 4-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and a run-scoring single in Monday's Cactus League win over the Giants.He also crossed the plate twice in a performance that eradicated a 2-for-12 slump in spectacular fashion. It was a particularly timely effort, considering Canha is locked into a heated competition with Jake Smolinski for a spot as a right-handed reserve option at two positions. His perfect night at the plate certainly caught the eye of the most important member of his audience, Jerry McDonald of The Mercury News reports. "He had a great game," manager Bob Melvin said. "He's versatile, playing first base and the outfield. We've seen when he gets lots of at-bats he's productive."
Mar 9 2018Canha, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI single in Thursday's 7-3 Cactus League win over the Angels, is a leading candidate to claim the final bench spot on the Opening Day roster, Chris Gabel of MLB.com reports. "The more at-bats he gets the better he looks," manager Bob Melvin said before the game. "And the last three games he's swung the bat really well. When he's healthy, he can be a productive guy."Canha appears to be pulling ahead in the competition between he, Jake Smolinski and Boog Powell for a roster spot after seeing action in his fourth game over a five-day span Thursday. The 29-year-old had gone 4-for-7 with a double and a home run in the three exhibitions prior to Thursday's as well, seemingly giving him a leg up in the three-man battle. The most productive of Canha's three major-league stints thus far was his initial one, when he slashed .254/.315/.426 with 16 homers and 70 RBI across 485 plate appearances in 2015. He generated a much more lackluster .208/.262/.382 line in 187 plate appearances last season, making his spring results all the more encouraging.
Feb 23 2018Canha (wrist) will take the field versus the Padres during Oakland's Cactus League game Saturday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Canha underwent surgery on his right wrist to remove a cyst in early November, but he looks to be at full health as the club gets underway with spring contests. In 2017, he played in 57 big-league games, hitting just .208/.262/.382 with five home runs and 14 RBI. He will need to bounce back this spring in order to make the Opening Day roster.
Nov 8 2017Canha had surgery on his right wrist to remove a cyst Tuesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Canha should be all healed up and ready to go by the time spring training rolls around, barring any sort of setback that stems from this procedure. During the 2017 season, the outfielder played in 57 big-league games for the A's, slashing .208/.262/.382 with five home runs and 14 RBI.
Sep 14 2017Canha went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles Thursday in Boston.Both of Canha's doubles came with a man on first base, but the runner was held at third on both occasions. He's still sitting at just 10 runs and 11 RBI in 45 games this season, and is unlikely to move out of the bottom third of the batting order.
Aug 24 2017Canha will be called up to replace the traded Rajai Davis, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports Thursday.Canha hit a brutal .210/.259/.410 in 34 games for the Athletics this season, and he likely isn't in the club's long-term plans. That said, Canha has experience at first base and across the outfield, and he'll give them a versatile option for the bench.
Aug 6 2017Canha went 1-for-5 with a three-run homer Sunday against the Angels.There's playing time available at first base with Yonder Alonso getting shipped to Seattle, and Canha made a good case for getting more opportunities to fill that hole with this performance. He also surprisingly didn't strike out in this one, though his 34:4 K:BB in 104 plate appearances is still nothing to write home about. Canha's .414 slugging percentage is passable, but he'll need to significantly improve his .240 OBP to justify anything more than a part-time role.
Aug 2 2017Canha was brought back up to the majors prior to Wednesday's game in San Francisco.Canha has spent 29 games with the big-league team this season, hitting .191/.234/.393 with three home runs and seven RBI. He was optioned to Triple-A Nashville in early June while in the midst of a slump, but Canha's been seeing the ball much better in the minors, going 49-for-167 while slugging .545 since heading back down. He figures to provide depth in the outfield as well as first base moving forward.
Jul 25 2017Canha went 5-for-5 with four RBI from a solo home run and a three-run blast in Triple-A Nashville's win over Las Vegas on Tuesday. He also doubled and scored twice.Canha's jaw-dropping performance was also a record-setting one as per Sounds play-by-play announcer Jeff Hem, who noted that the outfielder's five hits were a Nashville single-game record. The 28-year-old hit just .234 last month after some extensive struggles with the Athletics prompted a demotion to Triple-A on June 9, but he boasts a .333 average with four homers and 17 RBI in 21 July contests.
Jun 5 2017Canha (illness) will start in right field and bat eighth Monday against the Blue Jays, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Canha was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals after experiencing symptoms of dizziness and nausea stemming from a case of the stomach flu, but a day off to recover was seemingly all that the outfielder needed. After meeting with a gastrointestinal specialist, Canha was given clearance to play, so he'll enter the lineup in place of Matt Joyce, who will hit the bench with southpaw J.A. Happ twirling for the Blue Jays.
Jun 4 2017Canha was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals with a case of the stomach flu, Joe Stiglich of NBC Sports California reports.Initially set to start in left field and bat eighth, Canha was pulled from the starting nine after experiencing nausea and dizziness. He's not scheduled to meet with a gastrointestinal specialist until Tuesday, so it's possible that Canha won't be available for the series opener Monday with the Blue Jays. Khris Davis was originally set to receive Sunday off, but he'll now draw into the lineup with Canha feeling ill.
May 29 2017Canha is out of the lineup Monday against the Indians.A day after leading off for the Athletics, Canha will head to the bench while Matt Joyce takes over in right field. As the leadoff hitter, Canha went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, so it's unlikely he sees that spot in the order too often.
May 28 2017Canha will start in center field and lead off for the Athletics in Sunday's game against the Yankees.Canha will take Rajai Davis' spot in the field and the batting order in the series finale, marking his third consecutive start. Though Canha's starting opportunities have been on the rise lately, his at-bats could dwindle during the upcoming week now that Yonder Alonso (wrist) has been cleared to return to the lineup. Canha should at least see regular duties against left-handed pitching, however.
May 20 2017Canha went 1-for-4 with a solo homer and a walk in Saturday's 8-3 win over the Red Sox.Canha launched his third blast of the campaign to start a five-run rally in the fifth inning, helping lead the A's to a victory. He's been red-hot, as he's left the yard in three of his last four games, and he's a player who could be a short-term help to fantasy owners while he stays hot.
May 20 2017Canha got the start in right field Friday and went 3-for-4 with a double, a triple, a home run and two RBI in an extra-inning win over the Red Sox.He was the only A's hitter to have much success against Chris Sale, roping his double and triple off the Boston ace while avoiding being one of his strikeout victims, but Canha saved the best for last when he took Heath Hembree deep for a walkoff solo shot in the 10th inning. The 28-year-old is now hitting .476/.500/1.000 with two homers and six RBI in seven games since being recalled from the minors.
May 17 2017Canha went 3-for-5 with a three-run homer, a stolen base and two runs in Tuesday's win over Seattle.An early-season demotion seems to have kicked Canha into high gear. Since returning from Triple-A, he's 7-for-15 with three extra-base hits. Entering 2017, the plan was for Canha to receive semi-regular playing time as the primary reserve for all three outfielders. If the 28-year-old can keep his good play rolling, he'll be back in line for a fair number of at-bats that could help fantasy teams in deep AL-only formats.
May 11 2017Canha went 2-for-4 with a run in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Angels.The 28-year-old had been jettisoned to Triple-A Nashville earlier in the season due to his struggles at the plate, so Wednesday's production was a step in the right direction with respect to his second big-league go-around of 2017. Canha hit just .242 over 81 plate appearances in the minors, but his nine extra-base hits (four doubles, five home runs) and 10 walks helped lead to a serviceable .358 OBP. He's expected to resume the platoon role in right field that he opened the season in, and will look to get back to the type of production he flashed back in a rookie 2015 campaign in which he generated 41 extra-base hits (22 doubles, three triples, 16 homers) and 70 RBI.
May 9 2017Canha was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday.Canha opened the season as the Athletics' primary reserve outfielder but was eventually optioned to Triple-A after a slow start at the plate. With Jaff Decker scuffling at the plate of late, the A's decided to designate Decker for assignment and give Canha another opportunity to hold down the backup outfield role.
Apr 8 2017Canha has been added to Saturday's starting lineup, John Hickey of the Bay Area News Group reports.With Trevor Plouffe scratched due to illness, Ryon Healy will move from DH to third base and Canha will slot into the lineup as the designated hitter, batting eighth. Saturday's start will be Canha's second of the year. He's 0-for-5 with a strikeout in the early going this season.
Apr 1 2017Canha has been named to the A's Opening Day roster, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.With Jaff Decker being reassigned Saturday, Canha stands as the A's lone extra outfielder to start the season. Canha missed most of last season with a hip injury that required surgery, but he was serviceable in 2015 with a .254/.315/.426 slash line over 441 at-bats.
Mar 21 2017Canha, who's projected to primarily serve in a right-field platoon with Matt Joyce this season, will start in center field Tuesday against the Mariners, Joe Stiglich of CSN Bay Area reports.Manager Bob Melvin is trying to determine whether Canha can demonstrate enough competence in center to allow the A's to potentially keep four outfielders and an extra reliever heading into the regular season. The 28-year-old has already been deployed in center field on a couple of occasions this spring but hasn't seen much action come his way yet. He'll get another opportunity Tuesday and has been making up for the lack of chances thus far by taking extra flyballs during pregame workouts. "I've said all along the biggest difference is throws, different angles and longer throws in general," Canha said. "But I think the biggest thing for me is just remember, be an athlete out there, be aggressive."
Mar 9 2017Canha will receive playing time in center field Friday, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.The surprise 2015 breakout star wilted in 2016 but will scrape together platoon at-bats at least to start 2017, and throwing him into the center field fire may be a way to expand his contributions, including those for fantasy players in AL-only leagues.
Mar 6 2017Canha went 2-for-3 with an RBI single and double in Sunday's 5-4 Cactus League win over the Mariners.Canha's solid spring continued Sunday, with the outfielder driving home Ryon Healy with a single to deep right center in the first for his second RBI of spring. Factoring in Sunday's production, the 28-year-old is slashing .333/.375/.533 with three doubles over 15 at-bats across six games. With platoon mate Matt Joyce (.400/.500/1.000 over 10 at-bats) also thriving thus far, the A's appear to be in excellent shape in right field for the coming campaign.
Feb 26 2017Canha went 1-for-2 with an RBI double and walk in Sunday's 5-3 Cactus League loss to the Angels.Canha brought home Eric Young, Jr. and Alejandro De Aza in the third with a double to left, drawing the A's even with the Angels at 1-1 at the time. The right fielder, who'll platoon with offseason acquisition Matt Joyce this season, hit out of the two-hole Sunday and has looked strong this spring after missing the majority of 2016 with a hip injury.
Feb 24 2017Canha, who missed the majority of last season due to hip surgery, has earned strong praise from manager Bob Melvin for his performance in early workouts, Joe Stiglich of CSN Bay Area reports. "He worked hard in the offseason. His swing looks good," Melvin said. "He looks like he's in great shape and I think he's out to prove a serious point this year - that he can be a very productive guy at the big league level, as we've seen before."The 28-year-old saw only 44 plate appearances in 2016 before his injury, which prevented him from building on a solid rookie campaign the season prior. Canha, who's slated to platoon with newcomer Matt Joyce in right field this season, will draw the start in left field and hit cleanup in Saturday's Cactus League opener versus the Cubs.
Jan 27 2017Canha (hip) added 10 pounds this offseason and won't be limited in any way this spring, MLB.com's Jane Lee reports.He underwent hip surgery in May and missed the rest of the season, but his recovery has gone well and he said Friday that he feels great. While he is right-handed, he boasts reverse platoon splits, so it is unclear exactly how the A's will use him in 2017, as Yonder Alonso figures to start at first base against righties.
Sep 19 2016Canha (hip) will begin swinging off a tee Tuesday, John Hickey of the Bay Area News Group reports.Hip surgery ended Canha's season in May. This news, however, indicates that he is on pace for a return come spring training next season, where his versatility between the outfield and first base should allow him to contend for a roster spot in Oakland once again.
May 25 2016Canha (hip) underwent successful surgery Tuesday to repair an impingement and torn labrum, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Wednesday's surgery will officially put an end to Canha's 2016 campaign after being diagnosed with hip issues in mid-May. In his absence, Yonder Alonso figures to see a good portion of the starts at first base, but the likes of Stephen Vogt, Matt McBride, and Billy Butler will also factor into the equation for the rest of the season.
May 17 2016Canha will have hip surgery and is out for the rest of the season, reports Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.Canha has struggled all season with the injury, only hitting .122 in 41 at-bats prior to being placed on the DL in early May. After a 16-homer 2015 campaign, Canha figured to be part of the A's offense in 2016, but will now have to wait until 2017 to make an impact with the club. The rehab is expected to be six months and barring any setbacks, he should be ready for spring training 2017.
May 13 2016Canha is dealing with both a lower back strain and a left hip impingement, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports. He will seek a second opinion, but Lee is reporting that his hip injury could require surgery.According to CSN California, Canha's hip issue is not related to his labrum, but it is still significant enough to where surgery is in the realm of possibility. If Canha ultimately undergoes hip surgery, his season would be over, which would leave the already embattled A's even thinner.
May 10 2016Canha (back strain) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday.Canha dealt with a sore back early in spring training, but no further issues were reported until Monday. He has only started two games in May, and his at-bats will likely be divided between multiple players.
May 9 2016Canha is dealing with some tightness in his back, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.The 27-year-old was in the lineup Sunday for the second time this month, but with the soreness creeping up he'll be held out of action Monday. Canha should be considered day-to-day, though it's worth noting that he also battled back soreness a couple months ago during spring training.
May 2 2016Canha is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Seattle, batting seventh and playing third base.Although he's appeared in two games at the hot corner in 2016, Canha is making his first start of the year at the position while Jed Lowrie takes a seat. In limited playing time, Canha is hitting .152/.147/.424 through 12 games this season.
Apr 25 2016Canha came off the bench to go 1-for-2 with an RBI single in Monday's loss to the Tigers.Canha made his first appearance of the year at third base in this one, having already logged time at first base and both corner outfield spots. Canha hasn't been hitting very well to start the season, sporting a .179 batting average. However, he has three home runs in just 28 at-bats this year after launching 16 a year ago. As long as he continues to get time in the lineup, Canha will remain a power threat for the A's.
Apr 6 2016Canha went 1-for-4 with a solo homer and two strikeouts in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the White Sox.After coming more or less out of nowhere to produce 16 homers and 70 RBI in 124 games as a rookie last season, Canha should again see a decent share of duty at first base and the corner-outfield spots this season. The homer came off southpaw starter Carlos Rodon, which is promising for the right-handed Canha after he rather unusually hit righties much better (.821 OPS) than lefties (.575) last season and struck out twice against left-handed pitching in the season opener.
Apr 4 2016Canha will get the start at first base and hit seventh Monday against the White Sox, MLB.com's Jane Lee reports.With lefty Chris Sale on the mound for Chicago, it is no surprise to see Canha, a righty, and not lefty Yonder Alonso starting at first base. Canha should continue in the short side of this platoon in the early going.
Mar 30 2016Canha has had a rough spring so far, hitting only .194 with no homers through 36 at-bats.Canha had some back stiffness at the start of the spring, which caused him to be a week behind the rest of the offensive players. Canha had a breakout 2015 with 16 homers, but figures to be in a battle for at-bats due to the A's additions this off-season. Canha will likely play first base against lefties in a platoon with Yonder Alonso. He will also get spot starts in the outfield, but the A's outfield is crowded to start the year with the addition of Khris Davis and a currently healthy Coco Crisp.
Mar 10 2016Canha is written in the Athletics' lineup for Friday's game as the starting left fielder, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.Canha has not played in a Cactus League game yet due to a back injury, but it appears that manager Bob Melvin is confident enough in his health to get him into the lineup Friday. He may not play many innings, but getting back to game action is a good sign for the 27-year-old.
Mar 10 2016Canha (back) will face live pitching Thursday and could be back in the lineup as early as Friday, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.While the A's are taking Canha's recovery slowly, he's progressing well and Thursday could mark the final phase in his rehab, assuming he doesn't suffer some sort of setback.
Mar 9 2016Canha (back) will run the bases Wednesday, the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports.This is the last major hurdle for Canha before he returns to action. The team hopes he can get into a game by this weekend, and he should be ready to occupy the short side of a first base platoon when the season begins.
Mar 8 2016Canha (back) will do all of his normal activities before Tuesday's spring game, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Canha won't play in Tuesday's game but should return by the end of the week. He's not a lock to make the Opening Day roster, as Oakland boasts impressive depth in the outfield.
Mar 6 2016Canha (back) is progressing and his back felt fine with swinging a bat Saturday, reports Joe Stiglich of CSN California.Canha has missed the first few games of the spring and will hit off a tee on Sunday. After a surprising breakout in 2015 with 16 homers and 70 RBI, he is in a battle for playing time and a possibly even a spot on the roster coming into the spring. Any extended time missed could be a detriment to his chances to break camp with the team considering he still has options available.
Mar 2 2016Canha (back) is expected to miss the first few spring games, MLB.com's Jane Lee reports.He was pulled from Tuesday's intrasquad game due to back stiffness, so hopefully he will be ready to return to the field after a few games off. Right now it looks like Canha is ticketed for the short side of a first base platoon with Yonder Alonso, so his fantasy value is limited to very deep leagues as the season approaches.
Mar 1 2016Canha was pulled from Tuesday's intrasquad game due to some back stiffness, reports Jane Lee of MLB.com.Canha enters the spring looking to find at-bats at first base and the outfield and his spring production could be vital towards obtaining that playing time. The back stiffness is considered minor, but if were forced to miss any time, it could impact his role to start the regular season.
Oct 3 2015Canha went 2-for-4 with a triple, two walks, and a run scored in a win over Seattle on Saturday.Canha has been one of the bright spot for the A's this season and he very well may be the first baseman of the future. He now has 15 home runs, 22 doubles and 69 RBI in 123 games played this season.
Sep 29 2015Canha is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.He was hit by a Hector Santiago pitch in the first inning Monday, but Canha stayed in for the remainder of the game, and there's been nothing from the team to suggest his absence Tuesday is related. Max Muncy will start at first base and bat eighth against right-hander Nick Tropeano.
Sep 16 2015Canha was 3-for-3 on Tuesday night and reached base in all six of his plate appearances.Canha is playing every day for the A's currently and has been very solid since the beginning of August, hitting .302 with seven homers and 31 RBI in his last 149 at-bats. If he is somehow still available in a league, Canha could make for a very nice grab for the final two and half weeks of the season. Canha is playing himself into a certain role for next year and his strong finish might make him a starter to open 2016.
Sep 5 2015Canha went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in an 8-3 loss to Seattle on Saturday.Canha has been one of few bright spots in the A's season thus far and it appears they've found their first baseman of the future. He now has 12 homers and 55 RBI in 100 games played this season. Look for him to continue to start as the A's aren't battling for anything and will need to see what their youngsters like Canha can give them down the stretch.
Aug 19 2015Canha, who continues to see regular starts at first base against right-handed pitching with Ike Davis on the DL, went 2-for-3 with a walk in Wednesday's win over the Dodgers.The start Wednesday was against Los Angeles lefty Alex Wood, but Davis' absence has prompted the A's to see how Canha fares with against right-handed pitching on a regular basis. A recent surge at the plate, including a four-hit game Tuesday, has pushed Canha's season line to .253/.312/.409. It's worth pointing out that he's been seeing time more regular starts in the No. 2 spot in the batting order, giving him a slight boost in value if he's able to retain that role.
Aug 16 2015Canha will pick up a fifth consecutive start at first base Sunday against the Orioles, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.At least for now, Canha appears to have leapfrogged Ike Davis on the depth chart at first base and is no longer simply working in a platoon role, as three of those five starts have come against right-handers. During that stretch of action, Canha has gone 6-for-17 with three RBI and two walks.
Aug 4 2015Canha will make his first career start in right field Tuesday, John Hickey of the Bay Area News Group reports.The 26-year-old was a late addition to the lineup, replacing Josh Reddick, who was scratched due to lower-back tightness. Canha, who is 3-for-29 since the All-Star break, has totaled three innings in right so far this season in two appearances.
Aug 2 2015Canha is out of the lineup Sunday against the Indians.Canha will get the day off after making back-to-back starts in left field. Sam Fuld will draw the start in his stead.
Jul 26 2015Canha is out of the lineup Sunday against the Giants.Canha will receive a day off, as Ben Zobrist will move to left while Eric Sogard covers the keystone. He had started three of the past four contests in left field.
Jul 10 2015Canha has moved up to second in the order for Friday's game against Cleveland.The right handed utility man will move up to second in the order Friday to face Inidans' righty Danny Salazar. Canha has been heating up of late, batting .318 over the last two weeks and .400 over the last seven days. He also sports a .302 average against righties on the season and will bat in a favorable spot in the lineup Friday.
Jun 18 2015Canha is not in the lineup Thursday against San Diego.Canha will sit for the fourth time in five games, as Stephen Vogt takes over at first base Thursday. He'll hit cleanup against Padres' starter Ian Kennedy.
Jun 18 2015Canha is now in the lineup Thursday against the Padres.The A's initially issued a lineup that did not include Canha, but they've since released an updated lineup that has Canha manning left field and hitting seventh. He'll take the spot of Sam Fuld, who was initially listed as the starter in left.
Jun 15 2015Canha is out of the lineup Monday against the Padres.With righty Tyson Ross twirling for the Padres on Monday, Canha will give way to Max Muncy at first base for a second straight game. Canha is hitting just .125 against lefties this season.
Jun 14 2015Canha is out of the lineup Sunday against the Angels.Canha's bat has started to come around over the past week, as he's notched nine hits over his last 25 at-bats, including two homers, two steals, and five RBI. He'll give way to Max Muncy on Sunday, but Canha seems to have a lock on a starting role at either first base or the corner outfield most nights.
Jun 11 2015Canha went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer Thursday in a 7-0 victory over the Rangers.After struggling through much of May, Canha was cut loose in a large number of fantasy leagues, but it may be time to look at re-adding him in deeper formats -- over six June games, he's gone 8-for-21 (.381) with a pair of homers while striking out just one time. He's not quite playing every day, which limits his value, but it looks like Canha's over the slump.
Jun 10 2015Canha is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.Max Muncy will get the nod as Canha sits after starting the last four games at first base for Oakland. Canha seems to be turning the page on his poor month of May (.169/.273/.369), going 6-for-17 (.353 average) with two doubles and a homer in five games to begin June.
Jun 6 2015Canha got the start at first base Saturday, going 1-for-4 with a solo home run, his seventh blast of the season.The rookie is now slashing .231/.309/.406 through his first 143 major league at-bats. Canha isn't likely to seize the A's starting job at first any time soon, and while he can chip in the occasional long ball, his usefulness is restricted to deep AL-only formats for now.
May 20 2015Canha (illness) is in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.Canha has been slowed by an illness of late, but he is ready to take the field for Wednesday's matchup with Astros southpaw Dallas Keuchel. Canha will man first base and bat seventh Wednesday afternoon.
May 19 2015Canha has been dealing with the flu, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Canha will be held out Tuesday for a third consecutive game, but he appears to be making progress after not even making it to the stadium Monday. Max Muncy seems to be taking over the bulk of the playing time at first base with Ike Davis heading to the disabled list, but Canha could return to the lineup with more regularity when he's back to full health.
May 18 2015Canha is not in the lineup Monday for the second straight day, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.There is some open playing time at first base in Oakland with Ike Davis (quad) on the disabled list, but early indications point toward the left-handed Max Muncy soaking that up, with Canha continuing to start only against left-handed starting pitchers.
May 9 2015Canha is starting at first base and hitting fifth Saturday, the Tacoma News Tribune's Bob Dutton reports.Ike Davis will get the day off, which gives Canha a chance to get back in the lineup after being apparently squeezed out by Billy Burns and Coco Crisp. It's looking like Canha will be filling a utility role for the A's going forward, and while he still has value in deeper leagues, owners should be prepared for his playing time to be up and down.
May 9 2015Canha hit a solo home run in a 1-for-5 performance in the 7-2 loss against the Mariners Saturday night.The rookie was in the five-hole for this game and it appears he'll have a favorable spot in the lineup against lefties. He has been in and out of the lineup against righties as he had had four games with two at-bats or less since the beginning of May. If he garners consistent playing time, he could compete for AL rookie of the year.
May 6 2015Canha is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Twins.Canha has been seeing mostly regular playing time, and after a brief spell out of the lineup as he dealt with an illness, he's collected seven hits in his last six games. It appears to be just a regular off day as Coco Crisp will return off the DL and start in left field while Billy Burns will draw the start in center.
May 5 2015Canha drove in two runs and hit his fourth homer on Monday night.After a hot start the first week of the season, Canha struggled a bit and started to lose playing time, but he has caught fire again over the last five games. Canha now has three homers and seven RBI over his last five games over 17 at-bats and has earned himself five starts in a row and should continue to see at-bats (until Coco Crisp returns) with Sam Fuld and Craig Gentry struggling mightily in the A's outfield.
May 1 2015Canha went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI in Oakland's come-from-behind win over Texas Friday night.He got off to a fairly hot start, cooled off, and has now heated up again going deep in back-to-back games. Hitting .292 with three homers and 12 RBI on the season, the A's will try to keep him in the lineup as long as he can produce.
May 1 2015Cana went 3-for-4 with his second homer and three I'four RBI in Thursday's loss to the Angels.It's Canha's first long ball since April 10 and first multi-hit game since April 13, as he'd gone into a fairly deep slump over the past couple weeks. It's hard to know what to expect out of Canha moving forward, as the rookie hasn't been much of a source of consistency so far.
Apr 30 2015Canha, who is back in the A's lineup Thursday, was apparently dealing with an illness the past couple days, which explains his absence from the lineup, the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports.It seemed that the A's had been opting for Craig Gentry over Canha because Canha's bat had cooled at the plate, but that may not have been the case. Gentry still offers a better defender for late-game situations, but Canha is probably the better player to own for what he's capable of offensively.
Apr 30 2015Canha is back in the A's starting lineup Thursday, the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports.He had been in a mini slump prior to getting three straight days off, but while Craig Gentry was an upgrade defensively, he also failed to do much with the bat. Canha should settle into a part-time role with the A's for the foreseeable future.
Apr 28 2015Canha is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game in Anaheim.This makes three consecutive absences from the starting lineup for Canha, who piled up 62 at-bats in Oakland's first 18 games. He doesn't have an extra-base hit or RBI since April 13, and his K:BB ratio (17:5) is heading in the wrong direction. Canha's reduced role has led to more playing time for Craig Gentry, who has never had much luck against right-handed pitching. With Coco Crisp (elbow) making good progress in his recovery, the A's may eventually opt for a Crisp-Sam Fuld-Josh Reddick outfield against right-handers.
Apr 26 2015Canha will be out of the lineup Sunday against the Astros.Canha's hot start to the season has hit some serious traction this week, as the 26-year-old has gone 0-for-9 over his last three games to sink his batting average to .250. Manager Bob Melvin will keep Canha on the bench for a second straight start, as Craig Gentry receives the nod in the outfield. Unless Canha is able to take advantage of the next handful of at-bats he receives, he may have difficulty regaining a regular role with the Athletics.
Apr 25 2015Canha is out of the lineup Saturday against the Astros.Cody Ross will get a rare opportunity against a right-hander as Canha sits for just the second time in 17 games. Canha has struck out 15 times in 62 at-bats so far this season and is 0-for-his-last-8. He could find himself riding the pine more often if he doesn't pick it up.
Apr 18 2015Canha is not in the starting lineup Saturday against the Royals, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Ben Zobrist will cover left field while Eric Sogard gets a start second base Saturday. Canha went 0-for-4 with a strikeout Friday night and is now hitting .293/.310/.439 with a homer and seven RBI through nine games this season.
Apr 13 2015Canha continued his torrid start to the season, going 2-for-5 with a run scored and an RBI.Starting in left field, Canha's two hits now have him hitting safely in all six games he's played in this season. The 26 year old rookie is hitting .367 while playing first base and left field for the A's.
Apr 10 2015Canha hit second and had a big game on Friday, going 3-for-5 with two RBI and his first major league homer.Canha has started the last three games and already has six RBI to show for it. He was slated to start primarily against lefties, but is working on forcing his way to lineup on a more frequent basis.
Apr 9 2015Canha is back in the lineup Thursday, this time playing left field.Canha is worth a look in really deep leagues, as he has gotten off to a hot start, and the A's seem comfortable deploying him at multiple positions and against both lefties and righties.
Apr 9 2015Canha went 3-for-5 with a run and four RBI in his major league debut Wednesday against the Rangers.In only his second major league at-bat, Canha came a couple inches away from having a grand slam for his first major league hit. He settled for a three-run double then later added an RBI double in the sixth to finish the game with four RBI. Canha had an impressive spring and an even more impressive major league debut. If he continues to hit this away, the A's will need to find more at-bats for the 26-year-old.
Apr 2 2015Canha hit his sixth homer of the spring on Thursday.Canha's spring has made him a lock to make the A's regular season roster. He will likely platoon and play the outfield or serve as the DH against lefties. The injuries to Coco Crisp and Josh Reddick to start the year could also give Canha some additional playing time against righties.
Mar 11 2015Canha hit his second homer of the spring in Tuesday's game agaisnt Arizona.Canha is making his case to be a reserve outfielder and first baseman for the A's and could even find himself with a good amount of at-bats early in the season if Josh Reddick's oblique injury lingers.
Mar 7 2015Simmons (oblique) took batting practice Saturday, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Simmons continues to progress steadily from his oblique strain, likely putting him on tap for a return to Grapefruit League action next week. The injury shouldn't impact Simmons' place on cheat sheets as fantasy players prepare for their drafts and auctions.