The former Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher threw a 5.19 ERA in 171.2 innings pitched (career high). He led the American League with 99 earned runs and set a career-high in walks with 66.
It's also worth noting that his 130 strikeouts last season is down from the previous year in which he threw 139 strikeouts in almost 45 fewer innings.
Canning missed the 2022 season due to a stress fracture in his back, so one has to wonder if he's truly recovered from it. However, there is some upside for the Mets and Canning.
The California native has nasty movement on his off-speed pitches and even comes to New York with a Gold Glove award in his back pocket. However, his fastball was launched a lot last year.
The signing comes as a low-risk, high reward for the Mets if Canning can find his grove with a new organization looking to add some starting rotation depth.