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Rangers' 121-HR hitter asked for release, and Texas let him go
TL;DR
Mark Canha, a 121-home run hitter, requested his release from the Texas Rangers, who granted it. He is now a free agent after failing to secure a spot on the MLB roster.
Key points
- Mark Canha requested his release from the Texas Rangers.
- He did not make the MLB roster and remained in Triple-A.
- Canha will become a free agent eligible to sign with any team.
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The Texas Rangers brought aboard Mark Canha this offseason in hopes that the veteran utility man could win a spot on the MLB roster.
Instead, Canha missed out, and he hasn't made it out of Triple-A yet.
Presumably because of a clause in his contract allowing for this if he wasn't in MLB yet, Canha was granted his release on Thursday night, the Rangers announced.
Canha will become a free agent, able to sign with any team.
The 37-year old is a career .248 MLB hitter with 121 home runs out of 879 hits.
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He played in 46 MLB games for the Royals in 2025 but really struggled with just a .537 OPS.
At his peak, Canha was particularly known for his ability to hit well against left-handed pitching and play multiple positions.
It's not clear if Canha has much left in the tank this late in his career, but it seems like someone would at least give him a chance.
He has played for the A's, Mets, Tigers, Brewers, Giants and Royals.
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Q&A
Why did Mark Canha ask for his release from the Texas Rangers?
Mark Canha requested his release after not making it out of Triple-A and missing a spot on the MLB roster.
What happens to Mark Canha after being released by the Rangers?
After his release, Mark Canha becomes a free agent and is eligible to sign with any MLB team.
How many home runs has Mark Canha hit in his MLB career?
Mark Canha has hit a total of 121 home runs in his MLB career.
