MEXICO CITY — Former main league second baseman Robinson Canó has signed with the Diablos Rojos of the Mexican Baseball League, the Mexico Metropolis membership introduced Friday.
The 41-year-old Canó completed with 1,306 RBIs, fourth all-time amongst second baseman, in a 17-year profession, most of which he spent with the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners. The eight-time All-Star additionally performed for the New York Mets and San Diego Padres and final performed within the large leagues in 2022, with Atlanta.
The Diablos Rojos (Purple Devils) didn’t disclose the phrases of the contract.
Canó may have an opportunity to play in opposition to the Yankees, who’re scheduled for 2 exhibition video games in opposition to the Diablos Rojos in Mexico Metropolis on March 24-25. The Dominican native performed his first 9 MLB seasons for New York and was a part of the Yankees’ most up-to-date World Collection-winning crew in 2009.
With 17 titles, The Diablos Rojos are the winningest crew in Mexican baseball.
Canó performed the 2023-24 season with the Estrellas Orientales within the Dominican Republic and took half within the Caribbean Collection.