Welcome to our series grading every member of the San Diego Padres’ 40-man roster. The roster being evaluated is current as of Oct. 18, prior to the end of the World Series. Because of that, it will include players who…
Gaslamp Ball evaluates San Diego Padres pitcher Griffin Canning's 2026 season, giving him an overall grade of C. Signed to a one-year, $2.5 million deal after an Achilles injury with the New York Mets, Canning struggled significantly as a member of the starting rotation, finishing with a 5.68 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, and .276 opponent batting average across 30 appearances.
Writer Lincoln Zdunich notes that Canning surrendered three or more runs in seven of his 11 starts before making his final start on July 18 against the Kansas City Royals. However, the author highlights that Canning subsequently flourished after transitioning to a bulk relief role, recording a 2.70 ERA after July 23.
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