Kansas City Royals Trade for Veteran Outfielder Mark Canha

The Royals acquire Canha from the Brewers to bolster their bench with a right-handed bat and veteran leadership as Opening Day approaches.

The Royals traded for Mark Canha from the Brewers in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
The move was driven by Canha's opt-out clause as an Article XX(B) free agent, which required the Brewers to act before Opening Day.
Kansas City plans to add Canha to their 40-man roster this weekend and use him as a right-handed bench bat, particularly against left-handed pitchers.
Canha, 36, has a career .349 on-base percentage and 120 home runs but is coming off a modest 2024 season with a .242 batting average and seven home runs.
Fan reactions to the trade are mixed, with concerns about Canha's recent performance and frequent team changes balanced by his experience and potential clubhouse value.