The San Diego Padres are considering a surprise move regarding right-handed pitcher Griffin Canning. According to Dennis Lin of The Athletic, the Padres are "leaning toward" activating him off the injured list on Sunday to make his season debut. Lin reports that the decision "could depend on the availability of other pitchers." The Padres are leaning toward activating Griffin Canning for his debut tomorrow, though the final call could depend on the availability of other pitchers. Canning went five innings and 68 pitches on Tuesday. Sunday would mark 30 days since he began his rehab assignment. — Dennis Lin (@dennistlin) May 2, 2026 Canning is recovering from a ruptured left Achilles tendon he suffered last June as a member of the New York Mets. He was in the midst of a career-best year, going 7-3 with a 3.77 ERA across 76.1 innings of work. The Padres signed him to a one-year deal this offseason that guarantees him $4.25 million. How Has Griffin Canning Performed on His Rehab Assignment?…