Cubs Top Prospect Undergoes Surgery; Will Not Be Ready For Season Opener

He's the ninth-ranked prospect in the Chicago Cubs organization.

Cubs outfield prospect Alexander Canario underwent surgery last week for a fractured left ankle.

He will also soon undergo a procedure to repair his dislocated left shoulder. Canario suffered both injuries stumbling across the first base bag during a Dominican Winter League game.

Canario doesn't have a return timetable yet, but he for sure will not be ready for the start of the 2023 season.

OF prospect Alexander Canario (37 HR in minors this year) had surgery on his fractured left ankle last week and is schedule to have surgery on his dislocated left shoulder this week.

Not expected to be ready for start of season.

— Gordon Wittenmyer (@GDubCub) November 8, 2022

The talented twenty-two year old had a great season in the minors this year, slashing .252/.343/.556, with 37 home runs, 97 RBIs, 23 stolen bases and 84 runs scored across 125 games.

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