The Kansas City Royals continued their pursuit of an optimal active roster on Monday, this time cutting major league ties with a struggling bench bat.
The team announced that they've designated veteran first baseman and outfielder Mark Canha for assignment, fresh off completing a rehab assignment after suffering a left elbow injury and subsequently hitting the injured list at the beginning of July.
OF Mark Canha has been returned from his rehab assignment and designated for assignment.
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) August 18, 2025
This move shouldn't come as a shock to Royals fans, as the 36-year-old veteran has failed to come close to living up to expectations after the Royals acquired him via trade ahead of Opening Day this spring.