The New York Mets have signed right-handed pitcher Griffin Canning to a one-year contract, enhancing their pitching rotation depth.
New York: The Mets are bringing in Griffin Canning, a right-handed pitcher, on a one-year deal. Reports say it’s worth $4.25 million. Not too shabby, right?
Canning, who’s 28, had a rough year last season. He gave up a league-high 99 earned runs over 171.2 innings, ending with a 5.19 ERA. But hey, he still struck out 130 batters, even if his strikeout rate dipped a bit.
Before last year, he missed all of 2022 due to injury. In 2023, he bounced back with a 4.32 ERA and a solid strikeout rate. The Mets are hoping he can add some depth to their rotation.
With Canning on board, the Mets have options like Jose Butto, Paul Blackburn, and Tylor Megill to fill out the rotation or head to the bullpen. It’s all about flexibility.
David Stearns, the Mets’ president of baseball operations, mentioned that they want to stretch out their pitchers this offseason. It’s a smart move to keep options open as they shape their roster.
Canning primarily throws a four-seam fastball, changeup, and slider. He’s got a solid mix, and he’s looking to improve this season. He spent his entire career with the Angels before being traded to the Braves, who then let him go.
In his career, Canning has a 4.78 ERA over 508 innings. He even snagged an AL Gold Glove in 2019. The Mets are hoping he can bring some of that talent to their team.