Mets Fear Achilles Injury for Griffin Canning

The New York Mets' starting rotation suffered another major blow when right-hander Griffin Canning exited Thursday’s game against the Atlanta Braves with a non-contact left ankle injury, now feared to be a serious Achilles issue. Canning, who has a 3.91 ERA in 15 starts this season, had to be helped off the field and will undergo imaging to determine the extent of the injury. The injury comes as the Mets already contend with rotation absences, including Sean Manaea (elbow), Kodai Senga (hamstring), Tylor Megill (elbow), and recent returnee Frankie Montas. Despite the depleted rotation, the Mets' bullpen pitched a shutout in a 4-0 win over Atlanta, keeping the team in a close NL East race with the Phillies. Manager Carlos Mendoza stressed the need for resilience and indicated other players would need to step up as the team awaits injury updates. The Mets may rely more on minor league call-ups and offensive production to maintain their competitive position.