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As the Mets focus on building a competitive rotation, the hope is that Canning can find stability and resilience within their structure. The team's approach appears to emphasize a quantity-over-quality philosophy in assembling its pitching staff. The integration of Canning and Manaea potentially provides the flexibility to withstand injuries while also exploring the trade market for frontline starting pitchers down the line.
Interestingly, there seems to be a mutual sentiment that Canning could either emerge as a reliable sixth starting option or transition into a long-reliever role, providing the Mets with various strategic avenues. This versatility can only serve to enhance the pitching depth going into the challenging regular season.