Right-hander Griffin Canning and Mets agree to $4.25 million, 1-year contract
Associated PressNEW YORK — Griffin Canning agreed to a $4.25 million, one-year contract with the New York Mets on Thursday, giving them another option for the back end of their revamped rotation. He also would earn $25,000 for winning a Gold Glove Canning went 6-13 with a 5.19 ERA during a disappointing 2024 season with the Los Angeles Angels, who traded him to the Atlanta Braves for outfielder and designated hitter Jorge Soler on Oct. 31. New York made an unexpected run to the National League Championship Series this year, but three veteran starters then became free agents: Sean Manaea, Luis Severino and Jose Quintana. New York also announced agreements on minor league contracts Friday with left-hander Anthony Gose, right-hander Oliver Ortega and catcher Chris Williams.