Griffin Canning signed a one-year contract with the New York Mets on Thursday, giving them an alternative choice for the again finish of their revamped rotation.
The fitting-hander went 6-13 with a 5.19 ERA throughout a disappointing 2024 season with the Los Angeles Angels, who traded him to the Atlanta Braves for outfielder and designated hitter Jorge Soler on Oct. 31.
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Canning was reduce by the Braves weeks later, making him a free agent. He would have been eligible for arbitration, however Atlanta declined to supply him a 2025 contract.
Over 5 main league seasons, the 28-year-old Canning is 25-34 with a 4.78 ERA in 94 begins and 5 aid appearances – all with the Angels. He gained a Gold Glove in 2020 however missed the 2022 season with a again harm.
Canning pitched a career-best 171 2/3 innings final season in 31 begins and one aid outing because the Angels completed final within the AL West at 63-99. He additionally set profession highs in house runs (31) and walks (66) allowed.
He joins a Mets group with a projected rotation that features Kodai Senga and David Peterson, plus newcomers Frankie Montas and Clay Holmes.
Canning, Tylor Megill, Paul Blackburn and Jose Butt are among the many candidates who may assist spherical out the group.
New York made an sudden run to the Nationwide League Championship Collection this 12 months, however three veteran starters then turned free brokers: Sean Manaea, Luis Severino and Jose Quintana.
Severino signed a $67 million, three-year contract with the Athletics.
Canning was chosen by the Angels within the second spherical of the 2017 novice draft out of UCLA.
