Mets Recall Tidwell After Canning's Season-Ending Injury

The New York Mets' starting rotation suffered a major blow as right-hander Griffin Canning was diagnosed with a ruptured left Achilles tendon, ending his 2025 season after he underwent surgery. Canning, who was having a career-best year, sustained the injury fielding a ground ball and faces a recovery of at least nine months. In response, the Mets recalled rookie Blade Tidwell from Triple-A Syracuse; Tidwell, ranked as the Mets' No. 14 prospect, has struggled in limited MLB action with a 9.82 ERA. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza remains confident in the current staff and minor league call-ups stepping up. The Mets are also exploring trade options to strengthen their rotation, with Sandy Alcantara among the names mentioned. Injured starters Sean Manaea and Kodai Senga could return around the All-Star break.