The New York Mets are awaiting test results after right-handed pitcher Griffin Canning collapsed during a game Thursday night, sparking concerns of a possible Achilles injury. The 28-year-old crumpled to the ground after fielding a comebacker in the third inning against the Atlanta Braves. Though he was able to walk off under his own power, the team quickly removed him from the game, and he’s now scheduled for an MRI to determine the severity of the injury.
The incident marks another blow to the Mets’ already depleted starting rotation, which is currently missing Kodai Senga, Tylor Megill, and Sean Manaea due to various injuries. Canning, who has played a crucial role in keeping the staff afloat, had thrown 2⅔ scoreless innings before going down. Team officials acknowledged postgame that the situation “didn’t look good,” with early signs pointing to a possible torn Achilles—an injury that could end his season.
Despite the setback, the Mets managed to shut out the Braves 4–0 in a key division matchup. Reliever Austin Warren, who was called up just hours before the game, stepped in and delivered 2⅓ strong innings in relief, helping stabilize the bullpen. Offensively, Pete Alonso delivered a clutch RBI single, and Jeff McNeil provided breathing room with a two-run single in the eighth inning. The win pushed New York back into first place in the National League East with a 48–34 record.
As the team awaits confirmation on Canning’s injury, manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledged the potential impact but praised his team’s ability to stay focused. “You never want to see that happen to a teammate,” Mendoza said. “But these guys showed heart. They stepped up, and they had Griffin’s back.” Depending on test results, the Mets may be forced to consider external pitching options as the trade deadline approaches.
