Mets Fear Achilles Injury for Griffin Canning

New York Mets pitcher Griffin Canning exited Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves with what was first reported as a left ankle injury, though team officials now fear it may be a serious Achilles injury. Canning collapsed in pain and was helped off the field, and he will undergo imaging to confirm the extent of the injury. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza expressed concern about a possible long-term absence for Canning, who has a 7-3 record and a 3.77 ERA through 16 starts. The injury compounds issues for the Mets’ depleted rotation, which is missing key pitchers Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea. Despite these challenges, the Mets recently defeated the Braves and remain in a tight NL East race. The team is awaiting further medical updates on Canning in the coming days.