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Mets’ Griffin Canning Undergoes Surgery After Ruptured Achilles, Season Over

An MRI confirmed a ruptured left Achilles that ended Canning’s season, prompting New York to turn to bullpen bridges and Triple-A call-ups to safeguard its NL East lead.

Jun 26, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Griffin Canning (46) pitches in the third inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Jun 26, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Griffin Canning (46) lays on the ground after getting injured in the third inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • An MRI revealed that Canning suffered a ruptured left Achilles, he underwent surgery and was placed on the 60-day injured list.
  • Right-hander Blade Tidwell was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to take Canning’s spot in the rotation.
  • Before the injury, Canning had delivered a career-best 7-3 record with a 3.77 ERA across 16 starts.
  • Canning became the third Mets starter disabled in two weeks, joining Kodai Senga and Tylor Megill on the injured list.
  • New York maintained a half-game lead in the NL East by leaning on its bullpen and minor-league reinforcements to cover innings.