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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Griffin Canning, a veteran right-hander, returned to MLB in May 2026 after recovering from Achilles surgery suffered in 2025 with the Mets. Signed by the Padres as an offseason addition, Canning made an impressive debut against the White Sox (7 K, 1 ER, 5 IP) but struggled in his second start against the Cardinals (6 ER, 4.1 IP, loss). Through two starts, he has 7 runs allowed with a 12:5 K:BB ratio over 9.1 innings. Manager Craig Stammen expressed confidence in his potential despite the inconsistency. Canning is competing for a rotation spot with other underperforming Padres starters.
Strengths
- + Strong strikeout ability (12 K in 9.1 IP)
- + Impressive debut performance with 7 strikeouts and only 1 ER
- + Manager confidence in his potential and ability to provide quality starts
- + Veteran pitcher with experience before injury
- + Coming off major injury rehab with positive trajectory initially
Weaknesses
- - Inconsistent performance in second start (6 ER in 4.1 IP)
- - Recent return from major Achilles surgery limits durability
- - High walk rate (5 BB in 9.1 IP)
- - Unraveled in fifth inning of second start with defensive support issues
- - Competition for rotation spot with limited margin for error
- - Only 9.1 innings pitched since return - limited sample size
Injury Status: day-to-day
About
Griffin Canning is a sp for the San Diego Padres.
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San Diego Padres