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.

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

New York Mets starting pitcher Griffin Canning was helped off the field Thursday night after sustaining an injury to his left leg in the third inning of their home game against the Atlanta Braves. Canning threw a pitch to Atlanta shortstop Nick Allen,