White Sox considering Griffin Canning following Achilles injury with Mets

Griffin Canning’s Recovery and Future Prospects

Griffin Canning is exploring options as he works to recover from a significant injury.

The right-handed pitcher, who played for the Mets in the 2025 season, has drawn interest from various teams, including the White Sox.

Canning, 29, experienced a torn Achilles tendon after collapsing during a game against the Braves at Citi Field on June 26.

He was assisted off the field by the Mets training staff and the team’s captain, Carlos Mendoza, who later indicated that Canning’s recovery process would likely span at least nine months.

After undergoing season-ending surgery, Canning shared his intention to reach out to several NBA players—like Klay Thompson and Jayson Tatum—to gain insights about their recovery experiences.

“It’s just the worst. I mean, I wanted to be with the guys, to play. But I really love baseball, and not being able to play for a while? That’s probably the toughest part,” Canning commented. “I’m going to do some research and check with basketball players who have dealt with similar injuries to see what I can learn.”

Prior to his injury, Canning was arguably in one of the best stretches of his career.

He started 16 games, posting a 7-3 record with a 3.77 ERA, improving significantly after struggling in two early June appearances. Following advice from the Mets, he adjusted his pitch composition, leading to a career-high ground ball percentage of 50.9, as noted by FanGraphs.

Canning reflected on his stint with the Mets, saying, “It’s clear they have faith in their ability to develop players. They believe in bringing them in and guiding them well. The entire organization trusts the information provided to help us make informed decisions.”

Before the Mets, Canning had a tumultuous six years with the Angels, where he showed promise but missed the entirety of 2022 due to a persistent back injury.

After a brief trade to the Braves last offseason, he was non-tendered and subsequently signed with the Mets.

Across six seasons, Canning has recorded a 4.65 ERA in 115 career games.

In December, the White Sox expressed interest in Canning, but it was a particularly active month for the team.

Chicago signed Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami, added veterans Sean Newcombe and Anthony Kaye, and brought in former Mets prospect Jared Kelenic.

White Sox manager Will Venable recently mentioned that Newcombe, who has primarily worked as a reliever, will be competing for a spot in the rotation. Meanwhile, Kaye has spent much of his career as a starter, including recent seasons in Japan.