OAKLAND -- A baseball official with knowledge of the situation told ESPNNewYork.com Wednesday afternoon that second baseman Robinson Cano is pulling out of Monday's Home Run Derby in Anaheim.
But, apparently, the New York Yankees All-Star didn't get the memo.
Prior to the Yankees' game against the A's, Cano, who was left out of the starting lineup, said he has not made any decision about the Derby and was unaware that he would not be participating.
"I haven't made any decision," Cano said.
Cano had accepted the invitation Tuesday, but left open the possibility he might not participate. Both Yankees manager Joe Girardi and hitting coach Kevin Long opposed the idea of his participation.
Cano added he has a little back pain, but did not think it was anything major.
Although Girardi said on Tuesday it would be Cano's decision, Cano said he hadn't heard from anyone from the Yankees.
Minutes later, Girardi confirmed Cano is out of the Derby.
"It is my understanding he is not going to participate," Girardi said.