The New York Mets fear that right-handed pitcher Griffin Canning injured the Achilles tendon in his left leg during a win over the Atlanta Braves, manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters.

From inside the New York Mets dugout, manager Carlos Mendoza followed the ball and watched shortstop Francisco Lindor field a routine grounder for an out. Like so many others, Mendoza didn’t see what happened to starting pitcher Griffin Canning during the play.

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. After the Mets beat the