Griffin Canning, the New York Mets’ starting pitcher, is expected to undergo medical imaging after sustaining a noncontact injury during Thursday’s game. The Mets are worried that the injury may involve his Achilles tendon, which could require extensive rehabilitation and potentially sideline him for the remainder of the season.
The team’s medical staff will determine the severity of the injury through the imaging process, which is scheduled to take place shortly after the game. If the injury is indeed to the Achilles tendon, it would be a significant setback for both Canning and the Mets, as the pitcher was expected to be a key contributor to the team’s pitching rotation this season. Canning had been performing well in the early part of the season, with a strong ERA and a solid strikeout rate, making his potential absence a major concern for the team’s management.
Manager Chip Hale addressed the situation in a press conference, expressing his concern for Canning’s health while also acknowledging the team’s commitment to determining the exact nature of the injury. “We’re going to get the full picture from the MRI,” Hale said. “Until then, we’re keeping things under wraps and focusing on the process.” The Mets will now await the results of the imaging before making any further statements or decisions regarding Canning’s status for the rest of the season.