GRIFFIN CANNING NEWS

Looks good in return to mound Canning tossed two scoreless innings in Monday's Cactus League contest against Cleveland, allowing two hits and no walks while striking out two batters.

Impact Canning missed the entire 2022 season due to a lower-back stress fracture, so Monday's outing was particularly important for the right-hander. He tossed 31 pitches and didn't appear to have any lingering effects from the injury. Canning allowed just two singles in Monday's start -- one didn't leave the infield, and the other was a blooper. The 26-year-old is battling for a role at the back of the Angels' rotation, though it remains to be seen how much he'll be able to stretch out by the end of spring.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Spring debut coming soon Canning has been a full participant in spring training and is expected to make his first Cactus League start later this week, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Since turning in a 3.99 ERA while striking out nearly a batter per inning in his second MLB season in 2020, Canning has struggled to stay on the field over the past two years. After making just 14 appearances (13 starts) in 2021, Canning didn't pitch at all in 2022 while recovering from a lower-back stress fracture. Though Canning reported to camp with no restrictions, the time he missed over the past two years could work against him in his bid to clinch a spot in the Angels' season-opening rotation. Canning still has a minor-league option remaining, so the Angels could opt to have him stretch out at Triple-A Salt Lake to begin the season until a rotation spot opens up at the big-league level.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes through live BP Canning (back) threw a 26-pitch live batting practice session Thursday, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact It's the first time facing hitters this camp for Canning, who missed all of the 2022 season because of a stress fracture in his lower back. The 26-year-old has missed a bunch of time due to injury but has a clean bill of health this spring and is competing for the final spot in the Angels' six-man rotation.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing live hitters soon Canning (back) will face live hitters this week, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

Impact Canning has no limitations in camp despite missing all of the 2022 season due to back issues. The 26-year-old is competing for the sixth spot in the rotation with the Angels, and a strong start in the Cactus League would go a long way towards winning that job. Assuming good health, he should be able to make starts in Arizona relatively soon.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Full-go at spring training Canning (back) is a full-go at Angels camp this spring, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Canning did not pitch at any level in 2022 because of a stress fracture in his lower back, but he enjoyed a fairly normal offseason and already has several bullpen sessions under his belt. If his health cooperates, the 26-year-old right-hander should again emerge as an option for the Angels' six-man rotation here in 2023. He holds a 4.73 ERA and 214:81 K:BB through 209.1 career major-league innings.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids arbitration Canninga (back) and the Angels agreed on a one-year, $850,000 contract Friday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Canning will avoid the arbitration process with the Angels after the two parties were able to strike a deal Friday. The right-hander missed the 2022 campaign while rehabbing a stress fracture in his lower back, and he'll have a shot at returning to the Angels' rotation in 2023. Canning owns a career 4.73 ERA over three seasons with Los Angeles.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to resume throwing The Angels announced Wednesday that Canning (back) has been cleared to start a throwing program, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Canning missed the entirety of 2022 while he rehabbed from a stress fracture in his lower back, but he's now ready to throw for the first time since May. The 26-year-old had a 5.60 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 62:28 K:BB in 62.2 innings across 14 outings in 2021 prior to the injury. Even if he's healthy to begin 2023, he's likely to face some workload limitations.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics face the Angels leading series 1-0

The Oakland Athletics face the Los Angeles Angels, leading the series 1-0

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Athletics begin 3-game series with the Angels

The Oakland Athletics host the Los Angeles Angels to open a three-game series

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers enter matchup with the Angels on losing streak

The Texas Rangers head into the matchup against the Los Angeles Angels after losing four straight games

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected to avoid surgery Angels head athletic trainer Mike Frostad indicated this week that Canning (back) remains on track to avoid surgery, per MLB.com.

Impact Canning's lower-back stress fracture cost him the final seven weeks of 2021 and all of 2022, but he's still not expected to need surgery. The right-hander is slated to see a specialist in November, which should provide more clarity about a treatment plan and potential return to throwing. If Canning does in fact avoid surgery, he could be ready to pitch by spring training next season.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Detmers pitches Angels past Rangers 4-1 for 5th straight win

The Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 4-1 for their fifth consecutive victory

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers visit the Angels to start 3-game series

The Los Angeles Angels open a three-game series at home against the Texas Rangers on Friday

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Athletics aim to end 3-game losing streak, take on the Angels

The Oakland Athletics head into the matchup against the Los Angeles Angels as losers of three in a row

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Los Angeles Angels and Oakland Athletics meet in game 2 of series

The Los Angeles Angels lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Oakland Athletics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels host the Athletics in first of 3-game series

The Los Angeles Angels host the Oakland Athletics to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins and Angels meet in series rubber match

The Minnesota Twins and Los Angeles Angels meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins bring 5-game losing streak into matchup against the Angels

The Minnesota Twins will try to break a five-game skid when they play the Los Angeles Angels

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers and Angels meet to decide series winner

The Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels try to end 4-game road losing streak, play the Rangers

The Los Angeles Angels will try to break their four-game road slide in a matchup against the Texas Rangers

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners take 6-game road win streak into matchup with the Angels

The Seattle Mariners hit the road against the Los Angeles Angels looking to continue a six-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels try to stop road skid, play the Guardians

The Los Angeles Angels visit the Cleveland Guardians looking to break a three-game road skid

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guardians host the Angels in first of 3-game series

The Cleveland Guardians host the Los Angeles Angels to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros and Angels meet, winner takes 3-game series

The Houston Astros and Los Angeles Angels meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros begin 3-game series with the Angels

The Houston Astros open a three-game series at home against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS