The New York Mets breathed a sigh of relief after securing a 4-0 victory against the Atlanta Braves, even amidst the uncertainty of Griffin Canning's left ankle injury. The right-hander exited the game in the third inning, diagnosed with an Achilles injury, which prompted the call-up of Austin Warren from Triple-A Syracuse. Despite Canning's setback, Warren delivered an impressive performance, pitching 2 2/3 innings effectively.

Handling the pressure, the Mets' bullpen, already stretched thin, turned to several arms to maintain their lead. Notably, Ryne Stanek and Edwin Diaz played critical roles in closing out the game. The offense, which has struggled with runners in scoring position, finally found its rhythm with key contributions from Jeff McNeil and Pete Alonso. After a tough stretch where they lost seven of eight games, this win against the Braves marks a crucial step toward reclaiming their form as they head to Pittsburgh for a three-game series.

Several Major League Baseball players are poised for salary arbitration, with 29 players eligible after two to three years of service time. Notable names include Boston's Jarren Duran and Kutter Crawford, along with Seattle's George Kirby and Tampa Bay's Shane Baz.

The eligibility cutoff has been adjusted to 2 years and 132 days of service, impacting players like Washington's Michael Rucker and Atlanta's Angel Perdomo. The arbitration process will see proposed salaries exchanged on January 9, with hearings scheduled for late January to mid-February.