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Christian Cairo
Cairo with the Lake County Captains in 2022
New York Mets
Infielder
Born: (2001-06-11) June 11, 2001 (age 25)
Bakersfield, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  United States
U-15 Baseball World Cup
Bronze medal – third place2016 IwakiTeam

Christian Miguel Cairo (born June 11, 2001) is an American professional baseball infielder for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career

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Cleveland Guardians

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Cairo attended Calvary Christian High School in Clearwater, Florida.[1] The Cleveland Indians drafted him in the fourth round, with the 130th overall selection, of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft.[2] At the time of his selection, MLB.com ranked Cairo 99th on the draft prospect list.[3] Though he was prepared to follow through on his commitment to play college baseball for Louisiana State University, Cleveland signed him for a signing bonus reportedly close to $1 million.[4][5] He made his professional debut with the rookie–level Arizona League Indians. Cairo did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]

Cairo returned to action in 2021 with the Single–A Lynchburg Hillcats and High–A Lake County Captains. In 79 games split between the two affiliates, he slashed .226/.371/.357 with six home runs, 24 RBI, and 19 stolen bases.[7] Cairo split the 2022 campaign between the rookie–level Arizona Complex League Guardians and Lake County, playing in 63 games and hitting .198/.362/.277 with two home runs, 21 RBI, and 10 stolen bases.[8]

Cairo returned to Lake County in 2023, playing in 61 games and batting .239/.376/.351 with three home runs, 13 RBI, and 10 stolen bases. In 2023, he played in the Arizona Fall League with the Peoria Javelinas.[9] Cairo split 2024 between the Double–A Akron RubberDucks and Triple–A Columbus Clippers. In 108 appearances split between the two affiliates, he slashed .241/.354/.326 with four home runs, 39 RBI, and 26 stolen bases.[10]

On December 11, 2024, the Atlanta Braves selected Cairo from Cleveland in the Rule 5 draft.[11][12] On March 19, 2025, Cairo was returned to the Guardians organization.[13] He made 112 appearances for Triple-A Columbus, slashing .237/.338/.331 with two home runs, 28 RBI, and 33 stolen bases. Cairo elected free agency following the season on November 6.[14]

Philadelphia Phillies

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On December 19, 2025, Cairo signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.[15] On March 25, 2026, the Phillies selected Cairo's contract and subsequently optioned him to the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs.[16] He made 128 appearances for Lehigh Valley, slashing .227/.378/.298 with four home runs, 35 RBI, and 25 stolen bases. Cairo was designated for assignment by the Phillies on September 13.[17]

New York Mets

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On September 15, 2026, Cairo was claimed off of waivers by the New York Mets.[18]

Personal life

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Cairo's father, Miguel Cairo, played in the major leagues for 17 years and later became a coach and manager.[19][20]

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ Noga, Joe (June 4, 2019). "Thor, 'Joey Barrels' and Miguel Cairo's kid: Cleveland Indians selections on Day 2 of the 2019 MLB Draft". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  2. ↑ Page, Rodney (June 4, 2019). "Calvary Christian shortstop Christian Cairo drafted in fourth round by Cleveland Indians". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  3. ↑ Adler, David (May 25, 2019). "2019 Draft legacies: Witt, Halladay, Hoffman, etc". MLB.com. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  4. ↑ Alexander, Wilson (June 4, 2019). "LSU thrown 'for a loop' on MLB draft Day 2: One player was on campus until he got this call..." The Advocate. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  5. ↑ Page, Rodney (June 5, 2019). "Christian Cairo was going to be an LSU Tiger, until he wasn't". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  6. ↑ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Christian Cairo - Baseball Statistics". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Christian Cairo Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  9. ↑ Callis, Jim (October 12, 2023). "Coach's son Manzardo headlines strong Guardians AFL contingent". MLB.com. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Christian Cairo - Stats - Batting". fangraphs.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  11. ↑ Mayo, Jonathan (December 11, 2024). "Every pick of this year's Rule 5 Draft, plus 1st-round analysis". MLB.com. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Eleven pitchers among 15 players selected in Rule 5 draft". ESPN.com. Associated Press. December 11, 2024. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Braves Return Rule 5 Pick Christian Cairo To Guardians". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Minor League Free Agents 2025". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Phillies, Genesis Cabrera Agree To Minor League Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  16. ↑ DiMattia, Anthony (March 25, 2026). "Phillies designate Garrett Stubbs for assignment, set Opening Day roster". Delaware News Journal. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Banks returning to Phillies bullpen after 2-month IL stint". ESPN.com. September 13, 2026. Retrieved September 13, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Mets Claim Christian Cairo". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 15, 2026.
  19. ↑ Fegan, James (November 20, 2020). "New White Sox coaches Miguel Cairo and Ethan Katz come highly recommended". The Athletic. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  20. ↑ Sutelan, Edward (August 31, 2022). "Who is Miguel Cairo? White Sox tab coach as acting manager with Tony La Russa out indefinitely". The Sporting News. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
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