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.

New York Mets right-hander Griffin Canning exited his start on Thursday night against the Atlanta Braves ( GameTracker) in the third inning with what the team is describing as a left ankle injury. He's expected to undergo imaging.

After the Mets' bullpen was pressed into action early with Griffin Canning's left leg injury, the Mets shut down the Braves in a 4-0 win on Thursday.