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1 NY Mets player who is an All-Star lock, 1 toeing the line, 1 who’ll be snubbed the hardest

The Mets are going to be sending many players to the All-Star game this year. However, some have more interesting cases than others.
ByNoah Wright|
Jun 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) rounds the bases during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images
Jun 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) rounds the bases during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images | Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images
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1 who is toeing the line: Griffin Canning

I’m sure if you told any Mets fan that Griffin Canning wasn’t just going to be good but good enough to potentially make the All-Star game, they’d be shocked, to say the least. Canning had a rough year in 2024 with the LA Angels, where he had both an ERA and FIP North of 5.00. On top of that, it’s not like he ever pitched at an All-Star level in previous seasons. His best season on a rate basis was 2023 when he still only had a 4.32 ERA and 4.29 FIP.

But now, Canning owns a quality 3.22 ERA, 4.11 FIP, and 1.35 WHIP on the year. The right-hander is currently setting career lows in ERA and FIP. He’s striking out 22.3% of opponents with a 10.2% walk rate and has allowed 1.12 home runs per nine innings. There are 118 pitchers this year, with at least ten games started. Canning ranks 37th in ERA and 52nd in bWAR. His FIP is also about league average this season. 

Canning’s numbers on the year are good but not great. An injury or a player opting out could be his best chance of potentially making the All-Star game. Right now, he’s pitching about as good as one can without being at a consensus All-Star level. Even if he doesn’t get the honor, Canning has been plenty good enough this year to deserve praise in other forms.

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