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Mets Scramble to Adjust Rotation After Griffin Canning Falls Ill

Canning's illness forces the Mets to reconsider pitching plans, with Justin Hagenman set for a spot start and bullpen game options under review.

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Overview

  • Griffin Canning has been scratched from his scheduled start on Wednesday due to illness, leaving the Mets' rotation in flux.
  • Justin Hagenman, the only pitcher available on regular rest, is expected to step in as a spot starter for Wednesday's game against the Twins.
  • The Mets are also evaluating a bullpen game format for Wednesday, with additional contingency plans for Friday if Canning does not recover in time.
  • Plans to incorporate a sixth starter to provide Kodai Senga extra rest remain in place, though the rotation adjustments complicate this strategy.
  • The team is preparing for potential roster moves, including possibly placing Jose Siri on the injured list, as they monitor Jeff McNeil's recovery from a strained oblique.