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Mets have “interest” in intriguing reclamation pitching project

Posted on by Taylor Reeves
Mets have “interest” in intriguing reclamation pitching project

The New York Mets need to improve their pitching even after signing Juan Soto to the richest contract in the history of the sport. So far this winter they have signed Frankie Montas and Clay Holmes to fill spots in the rotation, but they still need more depth in that area.

According to Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated, the Mets have shown interest in young right-hander Griffin Canning. The 28-year-old was traded to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for Jorge Soler at the start of the offseason but has not been available since then, making him a free agent.

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Canning is a five-year MLB veteran who played all five seasons with the Los Angeles Angels. He has a career 4.78 ERA and 483 strikeouts in 508 innings. He struggled mightily with the Angels last season, posting a 6-13 record and a 5.19 ERA in 31 starts. He also allowed the most earned runs in baseball last season with 99.

Canning could be a solid, low-risk signing

While those numbers aren’t great, his youth makes him a low-risk signing that gives the Mets some rotation depth. There’s also a chance he can turn his career around and make a breakthrough by playing for a much more competitive team, unlike the Angels.

The Mets are still looking to sign Sean Manaea and Walker Buehler as free agents, but Canning could become a solid backup option should they waive these top pitching free agents. As more free agents leave, expect the Mets to play a major role in the pitching market.

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