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.
Canning struck out three and allowed just one baserunner - Eli White's single leading off the inning - before he was hurt while breaking toward the left side of the infield on Nick Allen's one-out grounder to shortstop.
The 29-year-old Canning immediately began hopping on his right leg and took only a couple steps before dropping onto the field with his left leg elevated. Catcher Luis Torrens signaled for time and assistance before Allen was thrown out at first by Francisco Lindor.
Canning covered his face with his hands as he was tended to by trainers. Mets infielders and manager Carlos Mendoza gathered around the pitcher as the Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr., the on-deck hitter, watched from a few steps behind.
After a couple minutes, Canning limped off the field with his arms draped around trainers. Austin Warren relieved Canning and retired Acuna on a pop-out, stranding White at second.