Griffin Canning strikes out two batters in his Mets Spring Training debut against the Astros. More From This Game; New York Mets; Griffin Canning; Spring Training; Grapefruit Leag

Facing a familiar AL West foe from his Angels days, Canning tossed 22 of 34 pitches for strikes in his first game action of the spring after replacing Clay Holmes to begin the fourth inning. Both right-handers are likely members of the Mets' Opening Day rotation with Sean Manaea (oblique) and Frankie Montas (lat) on the shelf,

Canning appears likely to have a spot in the Opening Day rotation if Sean Manaea (oblique) begins the season on the injured list, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. Frankie Montas (lat) was already expected to be sidelined into May,

The New York Mets loaded up on pitching this offseason by bringing back Sean Manaea and signing Frankie Montas, Clay

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Paul Blackburn, who is out of minor league options and due about $4 million this season, is a clear front-runner in the Mets’ rotation battle.

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Canning appears likely to have a spot in the Opening Day rotation if Sean Manaea (oblique) begins the season on the injured list, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

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When you see the New York Mets lose Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas to injuries, relegate Jose Butto to the bullpen, and send down two promising arms in Brandon Sproat and Blade Tidwell, it’s easy to assume the rotation is in full crisis mode.

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