Flushing, N.Y. – The New York Mets are concerned that Griffin Canning, their right-handed pitcher, may have suffered an Achilles injury after he was forced to leave Thursday’s 4-0 victory against the Atlanta Braves in the third inning. Canning did not return to the game, and the team is waiting for MRI results.
Canning’s Injury Details
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza spoke to the media after the game, saying, “We think it’s an Achilles injury. He’s getting an MRI, and we’re waiting for the results. It looks like an Achilles injury. It sucks.
You hate to see it, especially the way Canning went down immediately. … I feel sorry for the guy, especially since he’s been such a big part of our rotation and has been throwing the ball so well this year.”
Mets’ Struggling Rotation
Canning’s injury adds to the growing list of pitching problems for the Mets. He is the third member of their Opening Day rotation to go down with an injury in just the last two weeks. Kodai Senga suffered a hamstring injury on June 12, and Tylor Megill is dealing with an elbow sprain. Megill last pitched on June 12.
Meanwhile, Sean Manaea, who signed a $75 million contract in free agency, has been dealing with an oblique strain from training camp and was recently diagnosed with a bone chip in his elbow during a minor league rehab appearance.
The Mets’ Solid Performance Despite Injury
Despite Canning’s injury, the Mets’ bullpen stepped up. Austin Warren, Dedniel Nunez, Ryne Stanek, and Edwin Diaz combined to pitch 6 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing just two hits, striking out eight batters, and walking none.
Mets’ Offensive Highlights
On offense, Tyrone Taylor drove in the Mets’ first run with a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning. Pete Alonso doubled the lead with an RBI single in the fifth, and Jeff McNeil added the final two runs with another RBI single in the seventh.
- Alonso finished 3 for 4 with one RBI and one run scored.
- McNeil went 1 for 3 with two RBIs, a walk, and a strikeout.
- Warren earned his first win of the season, allowing just one hit over 2 1/3 innings.
Braves Starter Struggles
Grant Holmes, the Braves’ starter, allowed six hits and two runs over five innings, dropping to 4-7 for the season.
Canning’s Season So Far
Canning, who signed a one-year deal with the Mets in December, has been a standout this season, posting a career-best 3.77 ERA and going 7-3 over his first 16 appearances.
Mets’ Current Standings
The Mets, with a record of 48-34, hold a half-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies (47-34) in the National League East. The Atlanta Braves (37-43) are in third place, 10 games behind the Mets.
What’s Next
The Mets will face the Pittsburgh Pirates (32-50) on Friday at 6:40 p.m. EDT in Pittsburgh. The Braves will host the Philadelphia Phillies at 7:15 p.m. EDT on Friday in Atlanta.
