Griffin Canning, the promising rookie outfielder for the Miami Marlins, has been placed on the 60-day injured list after undergoing shoulder surgery that will sideline him for the remainder of the season. Canning sustained the injury during a head-first slide against the Philadelphia Phillies, resulting in a dislocated shoulder. An MRI confirmed the severity of the injury, leading to surgery performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache. Before the injury, Canning was showing promising stats with a .281 batting average and a .790 OPS.
Marlins manager Clayton McCullough expressed disappointment about losing Canning, highlighting his importance to the team. In Canning's absence, several players, including Javier Sanoja and Kyle Stowers, have stepped in to fill the left-field position. The Marlins will continue to utilize a rotating lineup in left field, leveraging the versatility of their roster for the remainder of the season.