The Milwaukee Brewers and Detroit Tigers struck a deal last week that sent Mark Canha to the Motor City and minor league pitcher Blake Holub to the Brew Crew. This is a done deal, but one MLB Insider has revealed the names of two other teams who were involved in trade discussions for him.
MLB Insider Mark Feinsand revealed that prior to the Milwaukee Brewers and Detroit Tigers deal being executed the Kansas City Royals and Oakland Athletics were also involved in discussions.
Mark Canha, who spent his first seven MLB seasons with the Oakland Athletics, apparently was drawing interest from his former ball club. Given their history together and the fact that he had a 114 OPS+ while there it’s easy to see why they would be interested in a reunion. What doesn’t particularly make a ton of sense is the fact that Oakland would have had to pick up his $11.5 MM option for the 2024 season and that would have made him easily the highest paid player on their team.
The other team rumored to be interested in him was the Kansas City Royals. Mark Feinsand reported that they really liked his high on-base percentage as well as the quality of his at-bats. Those reasons also matched what Detroit Tigers executive Scott Harris had to say about him.
Despite Mark Canha drawing interest from multiple teams it’s likely that the Brewers would have received a similar return no matter who the trade was executed with. It’s unknown if the Royals or Athletics had an offer on the table or not.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Mark Canha contract with the Mets?
Mark Canha's contract with the New York Mets is for a duration of 2 years. This commitment underscores his role as a valuable player for the team through its conclusion.
What team does Mark Canha play for?
Mark Canha play for the team New York Mets. He joined the team prior to the 2022 season and contributes as an outfielder and occasional first baseman, showcasing his versatility and experience on the field.