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Cano ‘Can’t Live in the Past.’ But Can He Change?

Cano, who has served two suspensions for performance-enhancing drug use, apologized to his Mets teammates. But at 39, he finds himself on a team that no longer needs him.

Robinson Cano is expected to spend time at second base, first base and designated hitter this season.Credit...Alejandra Villa Loarca/Newsday RM via Getty Images

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — In the first inning of the Mets’ first simulated game on Wednesday, Robinson Cano took a pitch off the shoulder from David Peterson. “We’re on the same team!” J.D. Davis hollered from the on-deck circle, and everyone laughed.