GRIFFIN CANNING NEWS

Gets green light to start Thursday Canning (illness) has been cleared to start Thursday's game against the Cardinals in New York, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Canning was originally scheduled to pitch in Wednesday's series finale versus the Twins, but he was scratched after falling ill Tuesday. The right-hander has apparently bounced back well from the ailment and will wind up being pushed back just one day in the pitching schedule. After winning a rotation spot on the heels of an excellent spring training, Canning has gotten off to a so-so start to the season, going 1-1 with a 4.20 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 13:8 K:BB over 15 innings.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Twins take series from Mets with 4-3 win on Ty France's game-ending single in the 10th inning

Ty France singled in the 10th inning to give the Minnesota Twins a 4-3 victory after the New York Mets rallied with a three-run eighth

19 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins and Mets meet to determine series winner

Both the Minnesota Twins and the New York Mets are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jeffers, Bader lead Twins over Mets 6-3

Ryan Jeffers and Harrison Bader had three hits apiece and Brooks Lee homered as the Minnesota Twins defeated the New York Mets 6-3

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scratched with illness Canning won't start as scheduled Wednesday against the Twins due to an illness, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact The right-hander has been decent through three starts with a 4.20 ERA and 13:8 K:BB over 15 innings, but his next outing will be pushed back due to the illness. The specifics of the ailment aren't clear, but assuming it's a minor issue, Canning could be ready to take the mound Friday versus the Cardinals, when the Mets had previously planned to utilize a sixth starter.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Former Bruin Reveals New Pitch Priorities Since Joining Mets Former UCLA Bruin pitcher and starting pitcher for the New York Mets, Griffin Canning, revealed that he’s begun to pitch backward, leaning h...

4 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Fades late in first win Canning (1-1) picked up the win in Friday's 7-6 victory over the A's, giving up four runs on seven hits and three walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out three.

Impact The right-hander was cruising until the sixth inning, when a three-run homer by Miguel Andujar chased Canning from the game and made a 6-1 lead a lot less comfortable for the Mets. Canning got the hook after 86 pitches (53 strikes), and he's carrying a 4.20 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 13:8 K:BB through his first 15 innings with New York. He'll look for his first quality start of the year in his next outing, which lines up to come on the road next week in Minnesota.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alonso, Nimmo power Mets past A's and into first place WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Pete Alonso homered and drove in three runs, Brandon Nimmo also hit a home run and Griffin Canning was solid into...

5 DAYS AGO • DELCOTIMES.COM

Alonso and Nimmo help power Mets past Athletics 7-6

Pete Alonso homered and drove in three runs, Brandon Nimmo also hit a home run and Griffin Canning was solid into the sixth inning as the New York Mets held off the Athletics 7-6

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes four innings in no-decision Canning did not factor into the decision Saturday against the Blue Jays, allowing one run on four hits and three walks over four innings. He struck out six.

Impact Canning was able to keep Toronto off the board through four innings, though he'd allow back-to-back singles to start the fifth before leaving the game after throwing 89 pitches. It's been a generally positive start to the year for Canning, who's allowed three runs while striking out 10 across 9.2 innings in his first two starts. Canning is currently scheduled to face the A's on the road in his next outing.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Lindor's sac fly caps Mets' 3-2 comeback win over Blue Jays after Winker's 2-run triple in the 8th

Francisco Lindor’s walk-off sacrifice fly capped a late comeback that was keyed by Jesse Winker’s two-run triple in the eighth inning, leading the New York Mets to a 3-2 victory ov...

APRIL 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets bring 1-0 series advantage over Blue Jays into game 2

The New York Mets bring a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Toronto Blue Jays

APRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

This Week in Mets: Clay Holmes, Tylor Megill and rotation takeaways from opening series Despite a series defeat, Clay Holmes, Tylor Megill and Griffin Canning answered some questions with their impressive starts.

MARCH 31 • NYTIMES.COM

Takes loss in team debut Canning (0-1) took the loss Saturday, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four across 5.2 innings.

Impact Canning went through the first four innings of Saturday's game unscathed but lost the shutout when he gave up a solo home run to Jeremy Pena in the fifth frame. Canning was close to earning a quality start, but his last pitch thrown was smacked into deep center field by Yordan Alvarez for an RBI double that gave the Astros a one-run lead in the sixth inning. The loss is disappointing, but it was a good start to Canning's Mets tenure, and it was promising to see his fastball top out at 96 mph after hovering around 93-to-94 mph in spring training. He'll look to earn his first win in a Mets uniform next week and is lined up to face the Blue Jays at home.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Peña homers and Alvarez drives in go-ahead run as Astros pitching shuts down Mets in 2-1 win

Jeremy Peña homered and Yordan Alvarez got his first hit this season, a tiebreaking double in the sixth inning that lifted the Houston Astros to a 2-1 win over the New York Mets

MARCH 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deadspin | Behind Griffin Canning, Mets face Astros in series finale Deadspin | Behind Griffin Canning, Mets face Astros in series finale

MARCH 29 • DEADSPIN.COM

Behind Griffin Canning, Mets face Astros in series finale Having entered Opening Day with a pair of starters -- left-hander Sean Manaea and right-hander Frankie Montas -- sidelined by injuries, the...

MARCH 29 • SACBEE.COM

Juan Soto homers as the New York Mets beat the Houston Astros 3-1

Juan Soto hit his first homer with the New York Mets, helping his new team beat the Houston Astros 3-1

MARCH 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tylor Megill, Griffin Canning earn spots to complete Mets rotation that has 'a lot to like' Tylor Megill arrived at spring training “on a mission” and will leave with a spot in the Mets starting rotation.

MARCH 24 • NYPOST.COM

New York Mets finalize last two starting rotation spots The New York Mets' rotation to kick off the season is now set. Joining Clay Holmes, Kodai Senga, and David Peterson will be Griffin Canning...

MARCH 23 • SI.COM

Fans nine in Monday's start Canning gave up a run on three hits and a walk over 4.2 innings in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays. He struck out nine.

Impact The right-hander built up to 71 pitches (45 strikes) in a dominant outing that was blemished only by a Josh Lowe solo shot in the first inning. Canning was never able to reach his potential with the Angels, but he may have figured something out with the help of the Mets' coaching staff. Over 10 Grapefruit League innings he's delivered a stunning 16:2 K:BB, and Lowe's homer was the first run he'd allowed this spring.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Set for turn in first series Canning is expected to start the third game of the Mets' season-opening series in Houston, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Impact That would line the right-hander up to face the Astros on March 29 after Clay Holmes and Tylor Megill work the first two games of the series, with David Peterson and Kodai Senga rounding out the initial rotation. Canning has yet to give up an earned run this spring with a 7:1 K:BB over 5.1 innings, and the Mets have adjusted his pitch mix to emphasize his slider and sinker over his mediocre four-seam fastball -- a pitch that generated a 14.8 percent whiff rate and 44.1 percent hard-hit rate last year along with a minus-12 run value. Canning could have a small window in which to establish himself with Sean Manaea (oblique) potentially returning in mid-April.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Solidifying rotation spot Canning gave up only one hit over 3.2 scoreless innings in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals. He struck out five without walking a batter.

Impact The right-hander built up to 55 pitches (37 strikes), and Canning is all but locked into the Opening Day rotation with both Sean Manaea (oblique) and Frankie Montas (lat) set to begin the season on the IL. Canning flashed quality stuff at times during his tenure with the Angels but was never able to put it all together, with injuries and inconsistency both playing roles in his struggles. He's looked good so far in camp for the Mets however, posting a 0.00 ERA and 7:1 K:BB in 5.1 innings.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Effective in first spring outing Canning gave up two hits and a walk over 1.2 scoreless innings in Thursday's Grapefruit league game against the Astros. He struck out two.

Impact Facing a familiar AL West foe from his Angels days, Canning tossed 22 of 34 pitches for strikes in his first game action of the spring after replacing Clay Holmes to begin the fourth inning. Both right-handers are likely members of the Mets' Opening Day rotation with Sean Manaea (oblique) and Frankie Montas (lat) on the shelf, but Canning's spot is far less secure given his modest one-year, $4.25 million contract and shaky 5.19 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 130:66 K:BB over 171.2 innings for the Halos in 2024.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Manaea is expected to miss start of Mets season with oblique strain. Madrigal has fractured shoulder

New York Mets starter Sean Manaea is expected to begin the season on the injured list because of a right oblique strain

FEBRUARY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS