Under entirely different circumstances, Griffin Canning on the 2026 New York Mets would have been welcomed. But the situation will not allow it. The Mets already have pitchers on their roster who are raising questions and doubts. Canning, despite a strong start to the season before a fluke injury knocked him out for the remainder of the year, just doesn’t match what this club needs.
It’s unfortunate and despite the strong campaign, teams aren’t buying much into his success.
There are exceptions. One of the teams allegedly eyeing Canning are the Chicago White Sox. An ideal situation for Canning to prove himself once more over the course of a fuller year, it’s a realistic landing spot for the 29-year-old righty who’ll rent on the Southside of Chicago rather than buy.