The Seibu Lions of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball have signed outfielder Alexander Canario, who was non-tendered by the Pittsburgh Pirates after a disappointing season. At 25, Canario heads to Japan following a career marked by strikeout issues and limited MLB opportunities, having played 234 games with a .218 average for the Pirates. Known for his defensive skills and power potential, he brings a .252 Triple-A batting line to NPB, where his profile may thrive better due to lower competition levels. His out-of-options status in MLB would have restricted him to minor league offers if he had stayed in the U.S.
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