Rumor: Milwaukee Inquiring About Mets' OF/1B Mark Canha

[Brock Beauchamp]

Will Sammon of The Athletic is reporting the Brewers have expressed interest in first baseman and outfielder Mark Canha.

Canha fills several needs for the Brewers by being both a capable first baseman and corner outfielder that bats right-handed. He has a 104 wRC+, slightly above league average but slightly below average for a corner position.

Canha fits General Manager Matt Arnold's stated goal of prioritizing run prevention, as well. According to both DRS (Defensive Runs Saved) and OAA (Outs Above Average), he's neutral or slightly better than average at both positions.

Canha is not a rental and the price will be reflected in that, should the Brewers choose to trade for him. He has a $11.5 million option for 2024 with a $2 million buyout.

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