History of Robinson Canó in Timeline

Robinson Canó is a Dominican-American professional baseball player known primarily as a second baseman. He has played in MLB for the New York Yankees, Seattle Mariners, New York Mets, San Diego Padres, and Atlanta Braves. He currently plays for the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League and captains the Estrellas Orientales of the Dominican Professional Baseball League. Canó is known for his hitting ability and was considered one of the premier second basemen in baseball during his prime.

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1961: Bobby Richardson wins Gold Glove

In 1961, Bobby Richardson began a five-year run, from 1961 to 1965, winning the American League Gold Glove Award.

1965: Bobby Richardson wins Gold Glove

In 1965, Bobby Richardson ended a five-year run, from 1961 to 1965, winning the American League Gold Glove Award.

1980: José Canó Signed with Yankees

In 1980, José Canó, Robinson Canó's father, signed with the New York Yankees as an amateur free agent.

October 22, 1982: Robinson Canó Born

On October 22, 1982, Robinson José Canó Mercedes was born. He is a Dominican-American professional baseball second baseman.

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1989: José Canó Debuts in MLB

In 1989, José Canó made his Major League debut and pitched six games for the Houston Astros.

January 5, 2001: Signed by the Yankees

On January 5, 2001, Canó was signed by the New York Yankees as an amateur free agent, receiving a signing bonus of over $100,000.

2001: Signed with the Yankees

In 2001, Robinson Canó, a native of San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic, signed with the New York Yankees organization as an amateur free agent.

2002: Played for Staten Island and Greensboro

In 2002, Canó played for the Staten Island Yankees and the Greensboro Bats.

2003: Played for Tampa and Trenton

In 2003, Canó played for the Tampa Yankees and the Trenton Thunder and appeared in the All-Star Futures Game.

2004: Offered to the Rangers

Before the 2004 season, Canó was one of the five prospects offered to the Texas Rangers to complete the Yankees' acquisition of Alex Rodriguez, but the Rangers selected Joaquín Árias instead.

2004: Played for Trenton and Columbus

Canó began the 2004 season with Trenton, and was later promoted to the Columbus Clippers.

May 3, 2005: Called up to the major leagues

On May 3, 2005, Canó was called up to the major leagues.

2005: Missed Cycle by Single

In 2005 Canó missed hitting for the cycle for the first time.

2005: Began playing for the Yankees

In 2005, Canó began playing for the Yankees.

2005: Started the season with Columbus

Robinson Canó began the 2005 season with the Columbus Clippers.

August 8, 2006: Lead the league in batting average, doubles, and RBIs

On August 8, 2006, Canó led the league in batting average, doubles, and runs batted in after returning from injury.

September 2006: AL Player of the Month

In September 2006, Robinson Canó was awarded the AL Player of the Month award.

2006: Finished in the top 10 in doubles

In 2006, Canó finished in the top 10 in doubles. He was also in the top 10 in 2007.

2006: Finished third in AL batting average

In 2006, Canó finished with the third-best batting average in the American League (.342).

2007: Finished sixth in the league in games played

In 2007, Canó finished sixth in the league in games played with 160.

2007: Changed Jersey Number

In 2007, Robinson Canó gave up his number 22 to Roger Clemens, and began wearing number 24 as a tribute to Jackie Robinson.

2007: Missed few games

Robinson Canó missed only five games over the 2007 and 2008 seasons.

January 24, 2008: Signed contract extension

On January 24, 2008, Canó signed a contract extension for $28 million over the next four years (2008 through 2011), including options for the Yankees for the 2012 and 2013 seasons, worth $27 million.

September 20, 2008: Final walk-off hit in Yankee Stadium history

On September 20, 2008, Canó recorded the final walk-off hit in Yankee Stadium history.

September 21, 2008: Final RBI in Yankee Stadium history

On September 21, 2008, Canó recorded the final RBI in Yankee Stadium history.

2008: Struggled early in the season

Canó struggled early in the 2008 season, hitting only .151 by the end of April.

2009: Brandon Inge hits no home runs in the Derby

In 2009, Brandon Inge also failed to hit a home run in the Derby.

2009: Exceptional Season

In 2009, Canó hit .320 with 204 hits, 25 home runs, and 85 RBI. He ranked in the top ten in the American League in multiple categories. His 200th hit made him and Derek Jeter the first middle infield duo in MLB history to both have 200 hits in the same season.

2009: World Series Champion

In 2009, Canó was a member of the New York Yankees team that won the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

2009: Led second basemen in batting average

In 2009, Robinson Canó led second basemen in batting average. Canó also played in 161 games which was the most games played by a player during the 2009 season and hit his first career walk-off home run against the White Sox. On November 4, he threw out Shane Victorino for the final out of the 2009 World Series.

April 2010: AL Player of the Month

For his early season performance, Canó was named the AL Player of the Month for April 2010. He was also elected as the starting second baseman in the 2010 MLB All-Star Game.

2010: Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Awards

In 2010, Canó won the American League Gold Glove Award and the American League Silver Slugger Award. He also finished third in the voting for AL MVP.

2011: Home Run Derby Winner

In 2011, Canó was selected for the MLB All-Star Game and won the Home Run Derby with his father pitching.

2011: Grand Slam in AL Division Series

In Game 1 of the 2011 AL Division Series, Canó hit a grand slam.

2011: Fell a single short of hitting for the cycle

On August 10, 2011, Canó fell a single short of hitting for the cycle against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Canó finished the 2011 season with 188 hits, 28 home runs, and a career-high 118 RBIs in 159 games.

July 20, 2012: Extended Career-High Hitting Streak

On July 20, 2012, Canó extended his career-high hitting streak to 23 games.

November 13, 2012: Became a U.S. Citizen

On November 13, 2012, Robinson Canó became a naturalized United States citizen.

2012: Poor Postseason Performance

Canó performed poorly during the 2012 postseason, batting .083 over his first eight games and enduring a 29 at-bat hitless streak.

2012: Competed in Home Run Derby

In 2012, Canó returned to compete in the Home Run Derby but finished in last place, hitting zero home runs.

April 13, 2013: First Career Appearance at Shortstop

On April 13, 2013, Robinson Canó made his first career appearance at shortstop.

December 2013: Signed with the Mariners

In December 2013, Robinson Canó signed a 10-year, $240 million contract with the Seattle Mariners.

2013: Won WBC Gold Medal and MVP

In 2013, Canó represented the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) tournament, winning both a gold medal and the Most Valuable Player Award (MVP).

2013: Yankees exercised Canó's club option

On October 29, 2013, the Yankees exercised Canó's club option for 2013 for $15 million, keeping him away from free agency for another year.

2014: Played for the Mariners

In 2014, Canó started playing for the Seattle Mariners, after signing with them in December 2013.

May 7, 2016: Hit his 250th career home run

On May 7, 2016, Robinson Canó hit his 250th career home run, joining Joe Gordon and Jeff Kent as the only second basemen to reach 250 career home runs within the first 12 years of their career.

May 16, 2017: Placed on 10-day disabled list

On May 16, 2017, the Mariners placed Robinson Canó on the 10-day disabled list due to a right quadriceps strain, retroactive to May 13. It was only the second time that Canó went on the disabled list in his career.

2017: All-Star Game MVP

In 2017, Canó won the All-Star Game MVP.

April 18, 2018: 302nd Career Home Run

On April 18, 2018, Robinson Canó homered versus Lance McCullers Jr. in a 4–1 loss to the Houston Astros, to give him 302 for his career, and pass Rogers Hornsby for second place all-time among second basemen.

December 3, 2018: Traded to the New York Mets

On December 3, 2018, the Mariners traded Robinson Canó, Edwin Díaz, and $20 million to the New York Mets for Jay Bruce, Jarred Kelenic, Anthony Swarzak, Gerson Bautista, and Justin Dunn.

2018: Suspended for violating drug agreement

In 2018, Canó was suspended from MLB for 80 games for violating the league's joint drug agreement by using furosemide.

2018: Traded to the Mets

In 2018, Robinson Canó was traded from the Seattle Mariners to the New York Mets.

November 18, 2020: Suspended for 162 games

On November 18, 2020, Robinson Canó was suspended for 162 games after testing positive for stanozolol, violating MLB's performance-enhancing drugs policy, making him ineligible for the entire 2021 season. It was his second positive test for a PED.

2021: Suspended for testing positive for stanozolol

In 2021, Canó was suspended for the entire season after testing positive for stanozolol.

May 13, 2022: Signed with the San Diego Padres

On May 13, 2022, Robinson Canó signed a major league contract with the San Diego Padres.

July 10, 2022: Traded to the Atlanta Braves

On July 10, 2022, the San Diego Padres traded Robinson Canó to the Atlanta Braves for cash considerations.

October 23, 2023: Selected in Baseball United Draft

On October 23, 2023, Robinson Canó was selected sixth overall in the Baseball United league's draft by the Dubai Wolves.

March 1, 2024: Signed with Diablos Rojos del México

On March 1, 2024, Robinson Canó signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League.

January 15, 2025: Re-signed with the Diablos

On January 15, 2025, Robinson Canó re-signed with the Diablos Rojos del México.

April 2025: Won Baseball Champions League Americas

In April 2025, Robinson Canó led the Diablos Rojos to an undefeated championship at the 2025 Baseball Champions League Americas and was named the tournament MVP.