Russell Michael Canzler (born April 11, 1986) is an American former professional baseball third baseman.

He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Indians.

[3] Canzler fulfilled his goal in signing with the Rays when was called up to the majors for the first time on September 11, 2011.

[5] Canzler was designated for assignment on December 19, 2012 to make room on the 40-man roster for Mark Reynolds.

The Toronto Blue Jays claimed Canzler off waivers from the Cleveland Indians on December 21, 2012.