This Mets standout will 'likely hit the trade block' this season, per expert

As good as Canning has been, it's hard to predict that he'll keep this hot start going. And so long as any of the Mets' current starters don't suffer any injuries (which is always a major "if"), the return of Sean Manaea, Frankie Montas, and Paul Blackburn from injuries in the coming months is going to create a log jam for innings.

This was the basis of Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller calling Canning a "Potential Surprise MLB Trade Candidate" in a May 6 article.

"As the impending free agent of the bunch, Canning is surely the lowest hanging fruit. He has been excellent thus far, but he had a 4.78 ERA over the previous six seasons with the Angels. He'll likely hit the trade block as soon as either Manaea or Montas is back," Miller wrote.

While Mets fans would likely be sad to part ways with Canning, given how valuable he has been this season, the reality is that his trade value will likely never be higher than it is right now.

Therefore, if a team that was short on starting pitching came with an offer, the Mets would be wise to at least hear them out.