Griffin Canning - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Diamondbacks miss playoffs on season's final day, losing 9-4 to Padres after Phillies clinch

The Arizona Diamondbacks have missed the playoffs for the eighth time in nine seasons

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Back with big club The Padres recalled Canning from the Arizona Complex League on Saturday.

Impact Canning was pushed off the active roster Wednesday, but he'll rejoin the Friars' pitching staff as the replacement for Casey Mize (ankle), who landed on the injured list Saturday. Canning carries a 5.57 ERA through 85.2 innings in the majors this season but has been much more effective recently, allowing just one earned run in his last 14.2 frames.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to ACL The Padres optioned Canning to the Arizona Complex League on Wednesday.

Impact Canning owns a 5.57 ERA and 1.51 WHIP through 85.2 innings with the Padres this season but has given up just one earned run while striking out 14 batters over his last 14.2 innings. Despite his improved performance, he'll be pushed out of San Diego's bullpen to make room for Jason Adam (shoulder), who returned from the 60-day IL on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Merrill, Vásquez lead the Padres to a 3-0 victory over the Pirates

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AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Steps up to earn win Saturday Canning (4-9) earned the win over Minnesota on Saturday, allowing three hits and issuing one walk while striking out one batter over 3.1 scoreless innings out of the bullpen.

Impact Casey Mize started the game for San Diego but left after just 2.2 frames due to an ankle injury. Canning helped spare the Padres bullpen from exhausting its arms by covering 3.1 innings on 46 pitches (27 strikes). The veteran right-hander limited the Twins to just three hits (all singles) in his longest outing since July 18, which was when he made his final start before being moved to a bulk-relief role. Canning has been much more effective out of the bullpen, and over his past seven appearances he's logged a 3-0 record with a 2.70 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 10:2 K:BB across 13.1 innings.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Padres rally behind Cronenworth, France in 7th inning to beat Twins 7-5

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AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Padres acquire Robbie Ray from Giants, Casey Mize from Tigers for another playoff push

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AUGUST 3 • Associated Press

Credited with third win Canning (3-9) earned the win Sunday against San Francisco. He allowed one run on two hits and no walks without recording a strikeout over two innings of relief.

Impact The right-hander was the third pitcher used by San Diego, and despite covering just two innings while surrendering a solo homer to Osleivis Basabe (forearm), Canning was credited with the win. He has struggled mightily this season in both starting and relief roles, posting a 6.58 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 67:32 K:BB across 67 innings (17 appearances). The 30-year-old's spot on the roster could come into jeopardy if the Padres make any moves to bolster their pitching staff before Monday's trade deadline.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to work in bulk relief Canning is expected to pitch in bulk relief behind opening pitcher Kyle Hart in Sunday's game against the Giants, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Canning will be available to pitch on three days' rest after he struck out four over three shutout innings of relief in his previous appearance in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Rockies. Hart tossed 2.2 innings as an opener Wednesday, and while he could work a bit deeper into Sunday's outing, he's still unlikely to reach the five innings he would need to hit to qualify for a win. As a result, Canning -- who claimed his second victory of the season Wednesday -- looks like the Padres pitcher most likely to earn a win Sunday.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up second win Canning (2-9) earned the win Wednesday over the Rockies, allowing one hit and no walks across three scoreless innings. He struck out four.

Impact Working in a bulk role again, Canning looked much better Wednesday, holding Colorado to a lone single en route to his second win of the season, his first since June 17. It was an impressive bounce-back showing from the right-hander, who had given up nine runs (eight earned) across just 6.1 innings in his previous two appearances. Canning's ERA now sits at 6.65 on the season with a 1.57 WHIP and 67:32 K:BB across 65 innings.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Working behind opener again Canning is slated to work as a bulk reliever in Wednesday's contest versus the Rockies.

Impact It will be Kyle Hart serving as an opener ahead of Canning, just as it was last Thursday in Atlanta. Canning has not fared well this season either as a traditional starter (6.79 ERA) or bulk reliever (7.71 ERA), and with the trade deadline looming, his time to make a positive impression could be running out.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 29 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

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JULY 24 • SI.COM

Struggles continue in bulk role Canning (1-9) took the loss Thursday against Atlanta, allowing five runs (four earned) on five hits across 2.2 innings. He struck out four.

Impact The Padres elected to use an opener ahead of Canning on Thursday, but it didn't seem to help the right-hander. Canning gave up three homers in the loss -- two solo shots before Dominic Smith added a three-run blast in the fourth. Canning has now taken the loss in four consecutive outings while allowing eight earned runs across just 6.1 innings in his last two appearances. His ERA is up to 6.97 across 62 innings this season with a 1.63 WHIP and 63:32 K:BB.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Sale strikes out 11 as the Braves hit 4 home runs to edge the Padres 6-5

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JULY 23 • Associated Press

Following opener Thursday Canning will be used as a bulk reliever for Thursday's contest in Atlanta.

Impact Righties have a .628 OPS against the right-handed Canning this season, while lefties have pummeled him for a .939 OPS. Lefty Kyle Hart will be used as the Padres' opener before handing the baton to Canning.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to 1-8 Canning (1-8) took the loss Saturday against the Royals, allowing four runs on five hits and two walks across 3.2 innings. He struck out four.

Impact Canning hasn't been able to get through five innings in any of his last five outings -- he's allowed 13 runs across 17.1 innings in that span. Overall, the right-hander's ERA sits at 6.67 with a 1.62 WHIP and 59:32 K:BB across 59.1 innings this season. Canning's currently in line to face the Marlins on the road his next time out.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Salvador Perez and Lane Thomas hit 2-run HRs, Royals beat Padres 6-1

Salvador Perez and Lane Thomas homered to help the Kansas City Royals beat the San Diego Padres 6-1

JULY 18 • Associated Press

Decent again in start Canning (1-7) allowed two runs on seven hits and struck out five without walking a batter over 4.2 innings to take the loss Thursday versus the Diamondbacks.

Impact Canning's performance wasn't bad, but it wasn't good enough compared to Merrill Kelly's seven innings of one-run ball. Canning threw 48 of 74 pitches for strikes in the contest. He has bounced between starts and bulk-relief appearances lately, allowing 10 runs over 18 innings across his last five games (two starts). For the season, the right-hander has a 6.47 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 55:30 K:BB across 55.2 innings through 13 appearances (10 starts).

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Arenado homers, Kelly pitches 7 strong innings as Diamondbacks beat Padres 3-1 to split series

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JULY 10 • Associated Press

Unlucky loss in bulk-relief outing Canning (1-6) allowed one run on two hits and two walks while striking out four over four innings to take the loss versus the Dodgers on Saturday.

Impact Canning did fine in this bulk-relief outing, which shielded him from facing the top half of the Dodgers' order. He still came away with the loss as the Padres' bats came up cold. The right-hander has allowed eight runs over 13.1 innings with an 11:8 K:BB over his last four games. Overall, he has a 6.71 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and 50:30 K:BB through 51 innings over 12 appearances (nine starts) this season. Canning looks like he'll still be a rotation option next week, as Randy Vasquez (ankle) is out at least through the All-Star break. Canning's next appearance is projected to be at home versus the Diamondbacks, though it's not yet clear if that will be a traditional start or another outing following an opener.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

No longer starting Saturday Left-hander Wandy Peralta will be the Padres' starter against the Dodgers on Saturday.

Impact Canning was originally slated to start Saturday, but he'll now serve in a piggyback role after Peralta tosses one or two innings to open the contest, per Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune. Canning has struggled on the mound this season with a 7.09 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 46:28 K:BB across 47 innings in 11 appearances (nine starts).

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Fades after solid three frames Canning completed 4.1 innings against the Cubs on Monday, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out three batters in a no-decision.

Impact Canning returned to a traditional starting role Monday after working behind an opener in each of his previous two starts. The veteran righty allowed the first two batters he faced to reach base, but he got through the first three frames without giving up any runs. Canning faded in the fourth, though, allowing a run on two hits and a HBP. He returned for the fifth and recorded just one out before being pulled with two runners on base, one of whom scored following his departure. Canning wasn't abysmal Monday, but he threw only 40 of 75 pitches for strikes and didn't exactly make an emphatic statement in his battle to retain a starting spot. With German Marquez (forearm) nearing activation, it isn't certain that Canning will take his next turn in the rotation.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Suzuki hits game-ending single off Miller as the Cubs beat the Padres 3-2

Seiya Suzuki hit a game-ending single off Mason Miller in the ninth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 3-2

JUNE 30 • Associated Press

Starting Monday Canning will draw the start on the mound in Monday's contest against the Cubs, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Canning will operate as a traditional starter in the series opener versus Chicago after following an opener in each of his last two appearances. The right-hander has given up 12 runs on 14 hits and nine walks while striking out 10 batters and hitting another over 10 innings in his last three outings, and he'll be squaring off with a Cubs squad that has won six of their last seven contests.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

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