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Torn Achilles to sideline Mets' Griffin Canning up to a year
PITTSBURGH — As of early Thursday evening, Griffin Canning was in the midst of putting together the strongest season of his injury-riddled career. By Friday afternoon, the Mets righthander was in surgery, repairing a ruptured Achilles that will cost him the rest of this year and a significant chunk of 2026, when he’s slated to become a free agent.
Griffin Canning injury: Mets starter suffers ruptured Achilles tendon, will miss the rest of 2025 season
Canning suffered the ailment when, after surrendering a batted ball to Atlanta shortstop Nick Allen, he attempted to change directions on the mound so that he could back up third base. He subsequently went down before being aided off the field by the Mets training staff.
The 4-0 victory over the Braves on Thursday night put the Mets in sole possession of first place in the National League East.
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Canning exited the game with an injury in the top of the third inning after appearing to land awkwardly on the mound.
Jeff McNeil drives in a run on a single to center field to give the Mets a 4-0 lead.
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