Yennier Cano

Yennier Cano and the Baltimore Orioles have avoided arbitration and the reliever will receive $1.6 million in 2026.

Fantasy Impact

After his 2023 campaign in which he was named an All-Star, Cano's numbers have been on a steady decline the past two seasons. Cano pitched to a 2.11 ERA in 2023, but posted a 3.15 ERA in 2024 and a 5.12 ERA last season. All told, in parts of four seasons with the Twins and Orioles, he sports a 4.05 ERA across 208.2 career innings. Given his struggles last season, Cano may work in low-leverage situations to start the 2026 season.

Yennier Cano struck out two batters in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Wednesday's win over the Padres.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s game, Cano holds a 5.07 ERA and 1.485WHIP across 56 appearances this season, with two saves and 3 blown saves. Cano continues to operate as part of the closer by committee approach in Baltimore.

Yennier Cano worked one scoreless inning, allowing two hits and one walk while striking out one in Monday’s loss to the Mets.

Fantasy Impact

Cano danced around trouble to keep Baltimore within striking distance, but his WHIP climbed to 1.37 despite a clean ERA in this outing. While his usage leans more middle relief than high leverage, he can still offer category support in holds leagues or deeper AL-only formats.

The Orioles recalled RHP Yennier Cano from Triple-A Norfolk.

Fantasy Impact

Cano returns to the majors after he was optioned back in June. Despite a shaky start to the season, he has a chance to work his way back into a high-leverage role in the Orioles bullpen.

The Orioles optioned RHP Yennier Cano to Triple-A Norfolk.

Fantasy Impact

This is a surprising move by Baltimore for Cano who has been in a high-leverage role in the Orioles bullpen despite his struggles this season. He likely won't be down in the minors for too long.