Bolavip US https://bolavip.com/en EN Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:13:34 -0400 Bolavip US https://assets.bolavip.com/bus/logos/bolavip-square.png https://bolavip.com/en https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-yankees-part-ways-with-veteran-scout-victor-mata-after-30-years-credited-with-signing-robinson-cano NY Yankees part ways with veteran scout Victor Mata after 30 years; credited with signing Robinson Cano Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:23:00 -0400 There are natural cycles of front-office turnover, but the New York Yankees made a surprising splash by parting ways with veteran scout Victor Mata, as reported by MiLB expert Francys Romero. The man was responsible for discovering franchise cornerstones like Robinson Cano and Gary Sanchez.

Mata led the Yankees’ talent evaluation in Latin America, leaving an indelible mark over a 30-year tenure. After a brief stint in the system as a player during the 1980s, Mata officially joined the front office and player development ranks in 1986.

He managed the DSL Yankees/Padres co-op team in the Dominican Summer League from 1992 to 1993 before transitioning into a key executive role. From the 1990s through the 2020s, Mata served as a top international scout and Latin American Field Coordinator, overseeing both player development and evaluation across the region.

While management remains focused on the big-league roster—including Aaron Judge’s impact following his return from the injured list—this front-office shakeup signals a new era for New York’s international pipeline as they search for a successor to lead Latin American operations.

Top talent signed under Mata’s tenure

Mata funnelled immense talent into the Yankees system, playing a critical role in building the core of New York’s 2009 World Series championship squad. Here is a look at some of his notable international signings:

  • Robinson Cano (8x All-Star, 2009 World Series Champion)
  • Gary Sanchez (2x All-Star Catcher)
  • Alfonso Soriano (7x All-Star, 40-40 Club)
  • Melky Cabrera (All-Star Outfielder)
  • Ivan Nova (Starting Pitcher)
  • Eduardo Nunez (All-Star Infielder)
  • Hector Noesi & Yhency Brazoban (MLB Pitchers)
  • Joaquin Arias & Jimmy Paredes (MLB Infielders)

All eyes now turn to who the Yankees will select to lead their Latin American scouting operation, as maintaining a premier talent pipeline remains vital to the franchise’s annual championship aspirations.

]]> https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-new-york-mets-cut-robinson-cano-but-will-need-to-pay-him-37m-20220502-0018.html MLB: New York Mets cut Robinson Cano but will need to pay him $37M Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:08:35 -0400 Robinson Cano has been with the New York Mets since 2018, coming via trade from the Seattle Mariners in December of that year. Cano had a nightmare three seasons for the Mets, in his first season he set a career high strikeout rate and was considered a flop signing by the team.

Despite a small turn around in performances Cano in 2019 batted the lowest in his career at .256. In 2020 the shortened MLB season provided an opportunity for Cano to bounce back with an improved batting average, but at the end of 2020 Cano was suspended for the entire 2021 season after testing positive for Stanozolol.

Now the Mets have decided to cut their losses and decided to send Cano for assignment after yet another bad start to the MLB season. The decision to take Cano off of the 40-man roster does come at a price, the Mets still owe Cano $37 million.

Robinson Cano to still be paid by the Mets

Robinson Cano #24 of the New York Mets at bat against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on April 25, 2022 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Joe Puetz/Getty Images)

According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Mets will pay Cano a total of about $37.6 million in salary over the next two seasons. Cano’s time with the Mets is a far cry from what he was able to accomplish when his career began with the New York Yankees.

Cano was an 8-time All-Star, all prior to coming to the Mets, a World Series winner in 2009, 2-time Gold Glove winner, and World Baseball Classic MVP in 2013.

According to Yahoo Sports, Cano could ask for a release of his contract and try to sign as a free agent for another MLB team, almost certainly the Mets are looking for Cano to give up part of his allotted salary to get an early release from his contract.

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