By Alek Arend The New York Mets have made a surprising, yet long overdue decision on veteran infielder Robinson Cano. The 39-year-old has been designated for assignment. Cano has struggled mightily at the plate this season, batting just .195 with one home run and three RBIs in 41 at-bats. The Mets owe him $24 million in each of the next two seasons. The former Seattle Mariner missed the entirety of the 2021 season. He was suspended for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drugs policy. “RHP Yoan López has been optioned to Triple-A following last night’s game and today infielder Robinso…