Brewers sign veteran Mark Canha to minor league deal with invitation to major league camp
PHOENIX — Veteran outfielder Mark Canha has signed a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers that includes an invitation to major league camp.
The move announced Monday continues the two-time defending NL Central champions' attempts to boost their depth after outfielder Blake Perkins fractured his right shin during batting practice, an injury that likely will sideline him for the first month of the season. Milwaukee already had signed Manuel Margot to a minor league deal with an invitation to big league camp.
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