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.

The New York Mets might look to trade for a starting pitcher after Griffin Canning's recent concerning leg injury.

Mets pitcher Griffin Canning had surgery on to repair a ruptured left Achilles and will miss the remainder of the season.