Acce s the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. PITTSBURGH What appeared obvious to the Mets a night earlier became reality Friday when Griffin Canning was diagnosed with a ruptured left Achilles, ending his season. The right-hander needed help leaving the field in his start against the Braves after rupturing the tendon on a pitch in the third inning. He underwent surgery Friday and the expected recovery time is at least nine months, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Canning was enjoying a breakout season with the club, in which he pitched to a 3.77 ERA in 16 starts. The Mets signed Canning last offseason to a one-year contract worth $4.25 million after he struggled with the Angels. Griffin Canning ruptures his Achilles during the Mets-Braves game on June 26, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post It sucks because this is a guy that had a hard year last year, Mendoza said before the . It was tough for him and he put in a lot of work in the offseason and we signed him and he was very open to the information and the feedback and everything we had to offer. For him not just to take the information but actually go out there and execute and have the year he was, he was pretty consistent for us and part of Lonzo Ball Jersey the reason were in the position were in is because of him. You hate to see it but knowing the personality of Griff, hell get through this one. Blade Tidwell was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse and will take Cannings rotation spot. Tidwell, 24, has started twice for the Mets this season, most recently in Philadelphia last weekend, and has pitched to a 9.82 ERA. Griffin Canning ruptures his Achilles during the Mets-Braves game on June 26, 2025. Robert Sabo for NY Post Cannings injury was just the latest blow for a rotation that in just over the last two weeks has also lost Kodai Senga to a strained right hamstring and Tylor Megill to elbow inflammation. The Mets returned a starter this week, with Frankie Montas activation from the injured list, but Sean Manaeas rehab was pushed back after he received a cortisone shot for a loose body in his left elbow. Manaea has been rehabbing an oblique strain since spring training. Explore More It leaves the Mets with David Peterson, Clay Holmes, Paul Blackburn, Montas and Tidwell for this iteration of the rotation. Senga and Megill arent expected back before the All-Star break and the extent of Manaeas absence remains murky. He was scheduled to play catch Friday, according to Mendoza. Griffin Canning ruptures his Achilles during the Mets-Braves game on June 26, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post Mendoza wouldnt commit to Tidwell for more than starting against the Brewers on the next homestand. The right-hander is hoping the ability to go through a normal routine his first two starts for the Mets were on short notice will help him this time. It means a lot that the organization trusts me to come up and do this, Tidwell said. I know the circumstances arent good, but I am praying for Griffin. Its a good opportunity for me to be up here and I am just going to try to take advantage of that. CHECK OUT THE AND Despite the injuries, the Mets began the day with a 3.11 ERA from their starting pitchers, which ranked first in MLB. The Mets 3.21 ERA overall also ranked first. The Mets had managed to keep all the starting pitchers with whom they began the season in line until 2 weeks ago when Senga was injured covering first base. Its part of the game, Mendoza said. Our medical group is probably one of the best in the busine s and its just an unfortunate situation [with Canning]. He wasnt even attempting to make a play. Its just a freak injury. Ike Anigbogu Jersey
Acce s the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. PITTSBURGH What appeared obvious to the Mets a night earlier became reality Friday when Griffin Canning was diagnosed with a ruptured left Achilles, ending his season. The right-hander needed help leaving the field in his start against the Braves after rupturing the tendon on a pitch in the third inning. He underwent surgery Friday and the expected recovery time is at least nine months, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Canning was enjoying a breakout season with the club, in which he pitched to a 3.77 ERA in 16 starts. The Mets signed Canning last offseason to a one-year contract worth $4.25 million after he struggled with the Angels. Griffin Canning ruptures his Achilles during the Mets-Braves game on June 26, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post It sucks because this is a guy that had a hard year last year, Mendoza said before the . It was tough for him and he put in a lot of work in the offseason and we signed him and he was very open to the information and the feedback and everything we had to offer. For him not just to take the information but actually go out there and execute and have the year he was, he was pretty consistent for us and part of Lonzo Ball Jersey the reason were in the position were in is because of him. You hate to see it but knowing the personality of Griff, hell get through this one. Blade Tidwell was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse and will take Cannings rotation spot. Tidwell, 24, has started twice for the Mets this season, most recently in Philadelphia last weekend, and has pitched to a 9.82 ERA. Griffin Canning ruptures his Achilles during the Mets-Braves game on June 26, 2025. Robert Sabo for NY Post Cannings injury was just the latest blow for a rotation that in just over the last two weeks has also lost Kodai Senga to a strained right hamstring and Tylor Megill to elbow inflammation. The Mets returned a starter this week, with Frankie Montas activation from the injured list, but Sean Manaeas rehab was pushed back after he received a cortisone shot for a loose body in his left elbow. Manaea has been rehabbing an oblique strain since spring training. Explore More It leaves the Mets with David Peterson, Clay Holmes, Paul Blackburn, Montas and Tidwell for this iteration of the rotation. Senga and Megill arent expected back before the All-Star break and the extent of Manaeas absence remains murky. He was scheduled to play catch Friday, according to Mendoza. Griffin Canning ruptures his Achilles during the Mets-Braves game on June 26, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post Mendoza wouldnt commit to Tidwell for more than starting against the Brewers on the next homestand. The right-hander is hoping the ability to go through a normal routine his first two starts for the Mets were on short notice will help him this time. It means a lot that the organization trusts me to come up and do this, Tidwell said. I know the circumstances arent good, but I am praying for Griffin. Its a good opportunity for me to be up here and I am just going to try to take advantage of that. CHECK OUT THE AND Despite the injuries, the Mets began the day with a 3.11 ERA from their starting pitchers, which ranked first in MLB. The Mets 3.21 ERA overall also ranked first. The Mets had managed to keep all the starting pitchers with whom they began the season in line until 2 weeks ago when Senga was injured covering first base. Its part of the game, Mendoza said. Our medical group is probably one of the best in the busine s and its just an unfortunate situation [with Canning]. He wasnt even attempting to make a play. Its just a freak injury. Ike Anigbogu Jersey