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15 hours ago
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New York Mets pitcher Griffin Canning out rest of season after Achilles surgery
New York Mets pitcher Griffin Canning was placed on the 60-day injury list on Friday and is expected to miss the rest of the 2025MLB season after rupturing his left Achilles tendon on Thursday, June 26. Canning had surgery to repair the tendon and the recovery process may cause Canning to miss the 2026 season. Advertisement Canning is the third pitcher on the Mets' Opening Day rotation to get hurt in the past two weeks. Kodai Senga was placed on the injured list after suffering a right hamstring strain on June 12, while Tylor Megill hasn't pitched since June 14 because of a right elbow sprain. The Mets have gone just 4-10 since those injuries. Meanwhile, left-hander Sean Manaea, who seemed close to returning from an oblique injury suffered in spring training, was diagnosed with a bone chip in his elbow after his most recent rehab appearance in Syracuse (AAA). How did Griffin Canning's injury occur? Canning was injured while coming off the mound to field a ground ball during the 4-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. Griffin Canning's contract The 29-year-old signed a one-year contract worth $4.25 million as a free agent during the offseason. Griffin Canning's stats He was 7-3 with a 3.77 ERA in 16 starts this season. Canning has pitched 76.1 innings this season. Advertisement He spent the first six years of his career with the Los Angeles Angels but did not play in 2022 due to injury. He went 25-34 in 94 starts for the Angels with a 4.78 ERA. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Griffin Canning injury: Mets pitcher tears Achilles, out 2025 season
New York Times
2 days ago
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Mets' rotation takes another hit as Griffin Canning exits outing with ankle injury
NEW YORK — Already down three starting pitchers, the New York Mets' rotation took another blow Thursday when Griffin Canning left his outing early with what the club announced was a left ankle injury. In the third inning of the Mets' game against the Atlanta Braves, Canning turned to watch shortstop Francisco Lindor field a grounder and took an awkward initial step coming off the mound. After hobbling on his right leg, he went to the ground in visible pain. For several moments, Canning stayed on the ground, raising his left leg. Eventually, two trainers helped him slowly walk to the dugout. Advertisement The Mets announced Canning will undergo imaging. Reliever Austin Warren replaced Canning, who had allowed just one hit with three strikeouts in the scoreless game. Despite getting Frankie Montas back from the injured list on Tuesday, the Mets' rotation is missing key contributors, with Kodai Senga (hamstring), who is playing catch this week, and Tylor Megill (elbow) recently hitting the injured list. Meanwhile, Sean Manaea was set to play catch Thursday after the club briefly shut him down during his rehab assignment after an MRI showed a loose body in his left elbow. The Mets anticipate the issue slowing him down by only a couple of days, with his season debut set for sometime early next week. Beyond Montas, the healthy pitchers in the Mets' rotation are David Peterson, Clay Holmes and Paul Blackburn.
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6 days ago
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Mets makes pitching move due to injury
The post Mets makes pitching move due to injury appeared first on ClutchPoints. The New York Mets kick off their season series against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night. Before then, though, Carlos Mendoza and the team made some roster changes. After Tylor Megill went on the 15-day injured list with an elbow sprain, Justin Garza will rejoin the team in the major leagues. Megill joins Kodai Senga on the IL, putting Mendoza's starting rotation in a tough spot. Advertisement New York announced on their social media page on Tuesday that Garza was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse. This marks his second stint with the Mets in 2025. However, with Megill and Senga out of the rotation, he could be with the team long enough to make more than three appearances. He joins Mendoza's bullpen ahead of a crucial week for New York. The Mets have a three-game series against the Braves, followed by a trip to Philadelphia to take on the Phillies. The latter series will go a long way in determining the pecking order in the National League East. However, Senga's hamstring injury and Megill's elbow sprain put an asterisk on the Mets' games this week. Despite the loss of two starters, Mendoza's expectations remain high. The pressure shifts to Garza to deliver in his relief appearances as New York tries to regain their momentum. The Tampa Bay Rays swept the Mets over the weekend. The three consecutive losses marked the first time New York failed to win a single game in a series. While Mendoza talks down the importance of the series, it showed concerns for the Mets. However, New York has more than enough talent to rebound. Being without Megill and Senga makes things much more difficult, though. Advertisement The Braves might be in the middle of a disappointing season, but they are still dangerous. Mendoza has his work cut out for him over the next two weeks. Senga's injury does not look good, and Megill's absence leaves Clay Holmes and David Peterson as the only starters left. However, if Garza and the Mets can survive without their starters, they could still be near the top of the league. Frankie Montas is close to making his debut with New York this season, and Sean Manaea's recovery continues to go well. Mendoza hopes that Garza's addition to the Mets' bullpen helps the team weather the storm thrown at them. If New York can make it through the next couple of weeks, their starters will return and help. However, two division series will ask a lot of a Mets team that is missing key pieces. Related: Mets reliever Brooks Raley takes massive step from injury return Related: Key 1969 'Miracle Mets' pitcher passes away at 87
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7 days ago
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Mets: Another starter hits injured list as New York's depth is tested again
It started with a whisper — a tight hamstring here, a sore elbow there — but now it's a full-blown alarm. The New York Mets' rotation, once viewed as a strength, is crumbling like an old foundation. Kodai Senga's recent hamstring strain has already rocked the team, but news of Tylor Megill's elbow injury officially sends the pitching staff into emergency mode. Advertisement Manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed Tuesday that Megill has been diagnosed with a right elbow sprain, and the initial hope is a 4–5 week absence. That's the optimistic outlook. Megill must show progress in reducing inflammation over the next 7–10 days, or the calendar could stretch even longer. Credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports A Rotation in Freefall The timing couldn't be worse. Senga, the Mets' ace, is already sidelined for what could be up to five weeks with a hamstring issue. Megill's sprain means two starting pitchers have hit the IL in under a week, a development that leaves the Mets gasping for answers. There was some hope in Paul Blackburn, who is finally ready to rejoin the rotation after a delayed season debut due to a spring training knee injury. Advertisement However, that glimmer dims when you realize that the next names up — Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea — are nowhere near ready. Manaea, who had a quietly effective 2024 campaign with a 3.47 ERA and 184 strikeouts, is struggling mightily in his rehab. Across three High-A starts, he's been shelled to the tune of a 9.45 ERA. And it's not just rust — his command is off, and his velocity isn't where it needs to be. The Mets won't even consider promoting him until he shows competence against Double-A or Triple-A hitters. Montas, meanwhile, is in worse shape. After several underwhelming outings, his rehab line reads like a horror story: 13.17 ERA in 13.2 innings across High-A and Triple-A. Advertisement His pitches are flat, his confidence shaky. Right now, he doesn't look like someone ready to help a major league staff — even one as desperate as New York's. A Temporary Fix, But No Long-Term Band-Aid In response to the latest blow, the Mets called up reliever Justin Garza, who has impressed in a short sample size this month. But Garza isn't being groomed for a rotation role; he's a bullpen option. A spot starter is expected to take the mound on Friday, though the identity remains under wraps. Sources suggest it'll be a 'one and done' appearance, likely someone pulled from Triple-A just to buy time. Advertisement The plan is to hold the line until Montas turns a corner. But those are hope-based solutions, and hope is not a strategy — not in a division where every game counts. Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports Megill's Absence Hits Hard Before his injury, Megill had settled in as a reliable arm. He owns a 3.95 ERA over 68.1 innings, often giving the Mets competitive outings and eating innings when others couldn't. While not an All-Star, his presence was a steadying one — and his loss looms large. It's a sharp drop-off for a team that opened the year with a plan. Now that plan feels more like a Jenga tower, one shaky pull from total collapse. Rotation Depth Now on Life Support In baseball, a rotation is like a five-legged stool. Lose one, and you can wobble. Lose two or three, and you're hitting the floor. Advertisement The Mets could explore outside help, but mid-June trades are rare and costly. And while Mets brass continues to evaluate the market, that refrain rings hollow when Montas and Manaea continue to get shelled in the minors. Big Decisions Loom Ahead The Mets must now juggle roster management, injury rehab timelines, and the standings. They remain in first place of the NL East, but the margin for error is evaporating fast. If Senga's and Megill's recoveries don't stay on track — or if Montas and Manaea never get right — the Mets could be facing a long, difficult summer. They've seen this movie before. Expect at least some sort of pitching acquisition in the upcoming weeks. Popular reading: Mets' fireballer enters MLB Pipeline's Top 100 prospects list Advertisement Related Headlines
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7 days ago
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Mets' rehabbing pitcher keeps struggling in Triple-A, putting the team in a tough spot
It was already a fragile house of cards. Now, after losing two starters in a matter of days, the New York Mets' rotation feels like it's collapsing in slow motion. The first domino to fall was Kodai Senga, their ace and Cy Young hopeful, whose electric presence has anchored the staff. Advertisement A hamstring strain has now sidelined him for what could be as long as five weeks. The kind of injury that doesn't just tweak a schedule—it tilts a season. As if that blow wasn't disorienting enough, Tylor Megill soon followed with an injury of his own, leaving yet another hole in a rotation that's beginning to resemble a battlefield triage tent. In just a few short days, the Mets' hopes of pitching stability have shifted dramatically, forcing manager Carlos Mendoza into survival mode. Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports Paul Blackburn gets the call, but Montas remains the wild card In Senga's absence, the Mets will turn to Paul Blackburn, a capable fill-in who's ready to rejoin the rotation. While not flashy, Blackburn provides innings and structure—two things the Mets desperately need right now. Advertisement But it's the other opening that feels more like walking across a tightrope in a windstorm. With Megill's absence creating an additional gap, the Mets face a high-stakes choice with no ideal options. They've announced a still-unnamed spot starter for Friday, but the long-term replacement may be even more concerning. Frankie Montas, once considered a rotation savior, is nearing the end of a long and bumpy rehab process. Unfortunately, the results are speaking louder than any optimism could. Montas' rocky rehab raises more questions than answers The numbers are as brutal as they are alarming. Across six rehab starts, including his latest on Wednesday, Montas has posted a ballooned 12.05 ERA. Advertisement He's been tagged for eight home runs in just 18.2 innings, including five earned runs on seven hits in his latest five-inning effort. This isn't rust. This is collapse. Pitching to contact is one thing. Pitching to barrels is another. Montas' command has been shaky, and his stuff—once dynamic—is looking entirely too hittable. The Mets wanted answers from his rehab. Instead, they've received only more uncertainty and a public dilemma. Mets insider Anthony DiComo didn't mince words when he posted Montas' stat line to X, calling attention to just how untenable the situation has become. And yet, Mendoza and the front office may not have much choice left. Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Manaea's struggles add to the desperation Compounding the chaos is the fact that Sean Manaea—another veteran the Mets might have turned to—hasn't inspired much confidence either during his own injury return. Advertisement He's been battling inconsistency and hasn't shown enough to be a clear upgrade. In a sense, Montas might be the least-bad option, not the best one. It's a dangerous place to be when your rotation depends on who's struggling slightly less. Montas may very well slot into the rotation past Friday, simply because there aren't many other doors to open. But the idea of him holding down the fort until Senga and Megill return? That feels like playing roulette with a bent wheel. Mendoza walks a thin line between risk and necessity There's little glamour in managing through chaos. For Carlos Mendoza, the next week may determine whether the Mets sink into the standings or somehow stay afloat. Advertisement The gamble on Montas is one he wouldn't choose under better circumstances, but with injuries compounding and options vanishing, he has little choice. If this were a card game, Mendoza would be betting on a busted hand, praying the dealer goes over. That's not strategy—it's survival. The coming weeks will test the Mets' depth, decision-making, and mental toughness. And right now, the margin for error is thinner than ever. Popular reading: Mets' starting catcher looks lost in all facets of the game Related Headlines
