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New York Mets: Robinson Cano to Begin Rehab Assignment

When Robinson Cano tore his left hamstring on August 5, it was assumed his first season as a Met came to a sad end. Initially, Cano needed 6-12 weeks to return, but he has accelerated his recovery to a point where he can start rehab games.

Matthew Allan makes his Cyclones debut on the hill, Brett Baty gets his first start at MCU Park, and some guy named Robinson Cano will play second base. First pitch at 6 PM. #AmazinStartsHere pic.twitter.com/b27NbgeBgc

— Brooklyn Cyclones (@BKCyclones) August 31, 2019

Cano will play second base and bat second for the Brooklyn Cyclones on Saturday night.