GRIFFIN CANNING NEWS

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.

17 HOURS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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

Odds of rotation spot improving Canning appears likely to have a spot in the Opening Day rotation if Sean Manaea (oblique) begins the season on the injured list, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Frankie Montas (lat) was already expected to be sidelined into May, so the Mets' rotation depth is being tested early. Kodai Senga, Clay Holmes and David Peterson are the only locks for starting jobs right now, with Canning, Tylor Megill and Paul Blackburn (back) competing for the remaining spots, but if New York sticks with its plan to use a six-man rotation, there would be room for all three. The Mets have three off days in the first 15 days of their schedule however, so they could delay those plans until mid-April.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Mets starter Frankie Montas is shut down for at least 6 weeks with a strained back

New York Mets right-hander Frankie Montas will be shut down from pitching for six to eight weeks because of a strained back

FEBRUARY 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Might be favorite for No. 6 spot Canning may be the favorite to win the Mets' sixth starter job, Will Sammon and Tim Britton of The Athletic report.

Impact His primary competition, Tylor Megill, still has minor-league options remaining, while Canning would need to clear waivers to be sent to Triple-A Syracuse. Whoever wins the job will likely begin the season working out of the bullpen however, potentially in a piggyback role to take some of the load off Clay Holmes or Kodai Senga -- the Mets have three early off days, and may not need to use a sixth starter until Apr. 16. Paul Blackburn (back) could also put himself in the mix for the No. 6 starter job if he looks healthy and effective this spring.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Griffin Canning reveals reason for choosing Mets this offseason The New York Mets have an advantage over most of the league when it comes to recruiting free agent pitchers.

FEBRUARY 14 • SI.COM

Spring training preview: Can Dodgers be first repeat champ in a quarter-century?

Spring training workouts start Sunday, with the Dodgers trying to become the first repeat champion in a quarter-century.

FEBRUARY 7

Pete Alonso stays with Mets on 2-year, $54 million deal after lingering on market

First baseman Pete Alonso, nicknamed the Polar Bear, is staying with the New York Mets on a new two-year deal.

FEBRUARY 6

Pete Alonso stays with Mets, agreeing to $54 million, 2-year contract, AP source says

A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that first baseman Pete Alonso is staying with the New York Mets, agreeing to a $54 million, two-year contract

FEBRUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Left-hander A.J. Minter and Mets finalize $22 million, 2-year contract

Left-hander A

JANUARY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets and lefty reliever A.J. Minter agree to 2-year contract, AP source says

Turning their attention to the bullpen, the New York Mets have agreed with free agent left-hander A

JANUARY 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets and pitcher Sean Manaea finalize $75 million, 3-year deal

Sean Manaea and the New York Mets have finalized a $75 million, three-year contract that keeps one of the team’s best pitchers last season at the front of a remodeled rotation

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sean Manaea to re-sign with Mets for $75 million over 3 years, AP source says

Sean Manaea is set to return to the New York Mets on a $75 million, three-year contract, according to a person familiar with the agreement

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Right-hander Griffin Canning and Mets agree to $4.25 million, 1-year contract

Griffin Canning has agreed to a $4.25 million, one-year contract with the New York Mets, giving them another option for the back end of their revamped rotation

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Report: Mets reach 1-year deal with RHP Griffin Canning The New York Mets and right-hander Griffin Canning agreed to a one-year, $4.25 million deal, multiple outlets reported.The contract with the...

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mets, RHP Canning in agreement on 1-year deal (source) Right-hander Griffin Canning and the Mets have reached agreement on a one-year, $4.25 million contract, a source told MLB.com's Anthony DiCo...

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • MLB.COM

Headed for Queens Canning signed a one-year, $4.25 million contract with the Mets on Wednesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact Canning made 32 appearances (31 starts) for the Angels last season, accumulating a 5.19 ERA and 1.40 WHIP alongside a 130:66 K:BB over 171.2 innings. While those numbers likely won't earn him a spot in the Mets' rotation, he could find use as a multi-inning reliever.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the LA Angels finalize a $63 million, 3-year contract

Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the Los Angeles Angels have finalized a $63 million, three-year contract

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2024 MLB Non-Tender Free Agents

2024 MLB Non-Tender Free Agents

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Non-tendered by Atlanta Atlanta non-tendered Canning on Friday.

Impact Canning went 6-13 across a career-high 31 starts with the Angels in 2024 and struggled with a 5.19 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 130:66 K:BB over 171.2 innings. He was traded to Atlanta for Jorge Soler on Oct. 31, but he will not stick around with the team for spring training. Canning will hit the open market and could land with a team in need of starting pitching or a right-hander who can deliver multi-inning relief out of the bullpen.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Angels acquire slugger Jorge Soler from Braves in first trade of offseason

The first move of the 2024-25 MLB offseason has already been made. The Braves traded Jorge Soler to the Angels for Griffin Canning.

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Angels acquire slugger Jorge Soler from Braves for starting pitcher Griffin Canning

The Los Angeles Angels have acquired outfielder Jorge Soler from the Atlanta Braves in a trade for right-hander Griffin Canning

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta trades Soler to Angels, gets right-hander Canning in return The Atlanta Braves acquired right-hander Griffin Canning from the Angels in exchange for OF/DH Jorge Soler on Thursday. Canning pitched 32 g...

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • MLB.COM