Back to the Chicago Cubs Newsfeed

Don’t forget Alexander Canario in Cubs Opening Day roster conversation

Related Topics: Mike Tauchman, Chicago Cubs

Getty

Alexander Canario #4 of the Chicago Cubs is doused with water by Christopher Morel #5 after the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on September 19, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. Canario is competing for an Opening Day roster spot this spring. File photo.

GOODYEAR, Ariz. – Cubs rookie Alexander Canario returned to the Dominican Winter League this offseason, where a year ago he’d broken his ankle and dislocated his shoulder in a freak accident running through first base.

“I was definitely more cautious with everything and definitely tried to do everything more under control,” he told the Sun-Times through team interpreter Fredy Quevedo.