{"id":1967676,"date":"2025-08-19T00:08:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T00:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1967676"},"modified":"2025-08-19T00:08:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T00:08:09","slug":"former-detroit-tigers-outfielder-dfad-by-royals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/former-detroit-tigers-outfielder-dfad-by-royals\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Detroit Tigers outfielder DFA\u2019d by Royals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"FZTKSVQB7RHAVAUROERFUAGR34\">DETROIT &#8212; Former Detroit Tigers outfielder Mark Canha was reinstated from the injured list and then designated for assignment by the Kansas City Royals on Monday. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"3ERF6SPI65GINEQ5DNZ2NEZXQ4\">The Tigers <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/tigers\/2023\/11\/tigers-acquire-veteran-outfielder-in-trade-with-brewers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\">acquired Canha from the Brewers before the 2024 season<\/a>, assuming his $11.5 million salary. He played regularly at first base, outfielder and designated hitter for the Tigers in 2024, but didn\u2019t hit as much as they hoped. He was <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/tigers\/2024\/07\/tigers-trade-veteran-outfielder-to-giants.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/tigers\/2024\/07\/tigers-trade-veteran-outfielder-to-giants.html\">traded to the San Francisco Giants<\/a> at the deadline for minor-league pitcher Eric Silva.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"VMBDATSCNJHM3K3D4PFPORN22A\">In 93 games with the Tigers, Canha hit .231 with a .687 OPS (97 OPS+) in 377 plate appearances. He had 17 doubles, seven home runs and four stolen bases.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"7AUK5LXNPFH4NEHG2B522VAZFY\">Canha fared better with the Giants but drew limited interest in free agency this winter. He returned to Milwaukee on a minor-league deal and was <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/tigers\/2025\/03\/former-tigers-outfielder-dealt-to-royals-in-end-of-spring-deal.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/tigers\/2025\/03\/former-tigers-outfielder-dealt-to-royals-in-end-of-spring-deal.html\">traded to the Royals just before Opening Day<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"XMFXCLYKTJEKHLOZSR6NONE6LI\">Canha, 36, has battled injuries with the Royals and appeared in only 46 games. In 125 plate appearances, he\u2019s hitting .212 with a .537 OPS (52 OPS+).<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"FWNB3JD5VVBPFCRTTA2HPH6OYA\">An 11-year veteran who spent most of his career with the Oakland Athletics, Canha\u2019s options appear limited at this stage of the season. He may have to seek another minor-league deal this winter. <\/p>\n<section class=\"Stories-By-Section-Tag-module_wrapper__69Ed7 Stories-By-Section-Tag-module_mlive__-7iZ7\" data-gaid=\":Rdnaa6:\"\/><\/div>\n<p>If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.<span> By using this site, you consent to our <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.advancelocal.com\/advancelocalUserAgreement\/user-agreement.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">User Agreement<\/a> and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and\/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.advancelocal.com\/advancelocalUserAgreement\/privacy-policy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Privacy Policy.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.mlive.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DETROIT &#8212; Former Detroit Tigers outfielder Mark Canha was reinstated from the injured list and then designated for assignment by the Kansas City Royals on Monday. The Tigers acquired Canha from the Brewers before the 2024 season, assuming his $11.5 million salary. 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