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Mets’ Carlos Mendoza Reveals Terrible Griffin Canning News

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Josh Valdez | Last updated Jun 26, 2025 11:26 PM ET

The New York Mets picked up another much-needed win on Thursday with their 4-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves, as they've now avoided their fourth straight series loss. On top of that, they're also a half-game ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies thanks to the latter team's 2-1 loss to the Houston Astros on Thursday.

Right-handed pitcher Griffin Canning threw 2.2 scoreless innings for New York before leaving with a leg injury. Relievers Austin Warren, Dedniel Nuñez, Ryne Stanek, and Edwin Diaz combined for a shutout the rest of the way.

However, manager Carlos Mendoza revealed an unfortunate update about Canning postgame, via SNY.

"We think it's an Achilles," he said. "He's getting an MRI, we're waiting for the results, but it looks like it's an Achilles injury."

Canning's season would end if the team's suspicions are true.

Carlos Mendoza provides an update on Griffin Canning:

"We think it's an Achilles. He's getting an MRI, we're waiting for the results, but it looks like it's an Achilles injury." pic.twitter.com/Wr1vxoxQrN
— SNY (@SNYtv) June 27, 2025

The veteran is the latest of a long series of pitching injuries for the Mets. Ace Kodai Senga (hamstring) hasn't played since June 12, while right-hander Tylor Megill (elbow) hasn't played since June 14. Southpaw Sean Manaea (oblique) hasn't pitched this season, and right-hander Frankie Montas made his first start of the season on Tuesday after rehabbing a lat strain.

The Los Angeles Angels selected Canning No. 47 overall in the 2017 MLB Draft. The UCLA alum made his big-league debut in April 2019 and won a Gold Glove Award in 2020.

Canning signed a one-year, $4.25 million deal with the Mets in December 2024. The 6-foot-2-inch, 180-pounder is 7-3 with a 3.77 ERA over 16 starts this season.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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