By Andrew Gould The San Diego Padres are reportedly close to signing the recently released Robinson Cano. According to The Athletic’s Dennis Lin, they’re expected to complete a deal for the second baseman on Friday. On Sunday, the New York Mets cut the 39-year-old despite still owing him nearly $45 million over the final two years of his contract. He was batting .195/.233/.268 through 12 games, and MLB’s roster size reduced back to 26 on May 2 after allowing teams two extra spots to start the season. After posting a resurgent .896 OPS during the shortened 2020 season, Cano was suspended the en…