Griffin Canning Leaves Game Due to Injury
The Mets’ right-handed pitcher, Griffin Canning, had to leave Thursday night’s game against the Atlanta Braves in the third inning due to a left ankle injury, suffered in a non-contact play.
Canning managed to strike out three batters and only allowed one runner to reach base before getting injured. The injury occurred while trying to cover the left side of the infield after a ground ball by Nick Allen with one out.
The 29-year-old player immediately began to limp on his right leg and only took a couple of steps before falling to the field, raising his left leg. Catcher Luis Torrens immediately requested medical assistance.
Canning covered his face with his hands as he was attended to by the trainers. Mets infielders and manager Carlos Mendoza approached the pitcher, while Ronald Acuña Jr., the on-deck batter for the Braves, watched from a few steps back.
After a couple of minutes, Canning limped off the field, arms supported by the trainers. Austin Warren entered in relief and retired Acuña.
The Mets reported that Canning will undergo imaging tests on his ankle.
Canning’s injury is a new setback for the Mets’ depleted pitching staff.
Ace Kodai Senga is on the injured list after suffering a right hamstring strain on June 12. Left-hander Sean Manaea, who appeared to be 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 for Triple-A Syracuse last Friday.
Mendoza and the president of baseball operations, David Stearns, expressed their hope that Manaea, who received a cortisone injection, can resume his rehabilitation next week.
