Canaan Smith-Njigba
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The Pirates have claimed Canaan Smith-Njigba off waivers from the Mariners.
Fantasy Impact
Smith-Njigba returns to his former team after he was designated for assignment by Seattle this past weekend.
The Mariners designated Canaan Smith-Njigba for assignment.
Fantasy Impact
This was the corresponding move to Seattle claiming Levi Stoudt off waivers. Smith-Njigba will look to land with a new team through waivers.
The Mariners claimed Canaan Smith-Njigba off waivers from the Pirates.
Fantasy Impact
Smith-Njigba joins his brother, Jaxon in Seattle, a wide receiver for the Seahawks. He'll likely report to Triple-A Tacoma as a depth outfielder in the Mariners organization.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated outfielder Canaan Smith-Njigba for assignment.
Fantasy Impact
Smith-Njigba was the 40-man roster casualty required once the club's signing of reliever Aroldis Chapman became official. He appeared in just 15 games for the Bucs in 2023, hitting just .125 without a home run across 37 trips to the plate.
Canaan Smith-Njigba has been recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis.
Fantasy Impact
The 24-year-old outfielder will return to the big leagues after being optioned in late April. He hit .245 with a .886 OPS in Triple-A. Chase De Jong was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
