The Phillies selected Cairo's contract from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and optioned him to Lehigh Valley on Wednesday. Cairo did enough this spring to earn a spot on the 40-man roster, but he will begin the season in the minors. The 24-year-old is a light-hitting infielder but gives the Phillies a versatile, stable glove at Lehigh Valley.
Christian Cairo: Everything you need to know
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Status
ACTIVESTATS
Christian Cairo Game Log 2026
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Preseason Totals 36676001441602110
Christian Cairo Player Profile
Birthdate
6/11/2001 (24)
Status
MIN
HT/WT
5'8", 185 lbs
Draft Info
2019: Rd 4; Pk 23 (CLE)
Birthplace
Bakersfield, CA, USA
Position
SS
Career History
Philadelphia Phillies
2026-Present
(1 season)
Atlanta Braves
2025-2026
(1 season)
Cleveland Guardians
2022-2025
(3 seasons)
Christian Cairo: Breaking News
Sent back to Cleveland
Atlanta returned Cairo to the Guardians on Wednesday. Atlanta selected Cairo in the Rule 5 Draft in December, but the 23-year-old infielder failed to make the big-league roster after slashing .179/.294/.250 during spring training. He'll be stripped of a 40-man roster spot upon returning to his original organization and will likely report to Triple-A Columbus for the start of the new season.
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