3 NY Mets players who will be first-time All-Stars if their current pace continues

2) Griffin Canning

Griffin Canning is another Mets pitcher who has done an outstanding job in the starting rotation. The Mets signed him this offseason to add to their starting pitching depth which, at the time, consisted of Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea. They’ve since been on the injured list, making Canning a proper fit in the middle of the rotation and so far, so good that he could have a chance to make the All-Star Game for the first time, as well as potentially stay in the rotation even when Montas and Manaea return.  

Canning, just like Megill, has put up a 2.50 ERA in seven starts, and he has been a good innings eater this season and throughout his career. He has gone five-plus innings in all starts except the one against the Athletics. One of the things he has done well is limiting the amount of earned runs. That start against the A’s was when he allowed four runs, the most he has allowed this season. Also, what he has done tremendously well is limit the big hits, including home runs. The home run he allowed in his last start against the Arizona Diamondbacks on May 5 was just the third one against him in 36 innings pitched.

The Mets have won five of the seven games Canning has started so far. They have a good problem on their hands if he continues to pitch well for the foreseeable future and when reinforcements come their way. The length he provides them and his ability to limit the big hits could easily get him to his first All-Star Game.