Alexander Canario shattered his left ankle in three places and then dislocated his left shoulder in the ensuing tumble when he stepped on first base wrong during a Dominican Winter League game. Less than a year later, he’s been called up to the majors as rosters expand for September. It’s technically just a report at this point, but it’s a done deal. Also coming up is 34-year-old righty Shane Greene, who gives the Cubs a little more rotation depth for at least the immediate future.
Canario didn’t play his first game this season until June 15, and that was in the Arizona Complex League.