Mets’ Robinson Cano week-to-week after suffering lower back discomfort in winter ball
Mets infielder Robinson Cano, who had been playing with the Estrellas Orientales in the Dominican Winter League, was removed from their team’s roster on Wednesday with lower back discomfort.
Cano has been prescribed physical therapy and is Hey Dudes considered week-to-week, the team said.
The 39-year-old second baseman had made his winter ball debut two weeks ago after missing the entire 2021 season due to a PED-related suspension — the second of his career.
With his age and health already a concern, this latest setback doesn’t bode well for the Mets who will be paying Cano $20 million for the next two seasons, after acquiring him from the Seattle Mariners in 2019 along with relief pitcher Edwin Diaz for prospects Jarred Kelenic and Justin Dunn.
It is still unclear how Can...