New York Mets starting pitcher Griffin Canning suffered a scary non-contact injury during his start against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night at Citi Field.

New York Mets right-hander Griffin Canning left Thursday night's game against Atlanta in the third inning after suffering a left ankle injury on a non-contact play.

New York Mets starter Griffin Canning had to be helped off the field in the third inning of Thursday's win over the Braves.

Carlos Mendoza said the plan is for him to start a minor-league rehab assignment, probably for Single-A Brooklyn beginning ...