Canning suffered the ailment when, after surrendering a batted ball to Atlanta shortstop Nick Allen, he attempted to change directions on the mound so that he could back up third base. He subsequently went down before being aided off the field by the Mets training staff.

Griffin Canning Breaks Silence After Season-Ending Injury News originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

New York Mets right-hander Griffin Canning left Thursday night’s game against Atlanta in the third inning after suffering a non-contact injury to his lower left leg