The New York Mets might have averted catastrophe.
Pitcher Kodai Senga crumpled to the bottom after stretching for a excessive throw whereas overlaying first base within the sixth inning of the Mets’ 4-3 victory over the Nationals on Thursday. Mets beat writer Anthony DiComo reported that Senga had suffered a strained hamstring and would land on the Injured Listing. Nonetheless, the Mets wouldn’t know the severity till Senga’s MRI on Friday.
The Mets acquired the very best information they might have on Friday. Supervisor Carlos Mendoza advised reporters, including SNYtv, that Senga suffered a Grade 1 hamstring pressure. He will likely be re-evaluated in two weeks earlier than figuring out a plan of action.
Senga has been a big a part of the Mets’ spectacular begin to the season. He has produced a serious league-leading 1.47 ERA and a 1.113 WHiP in his 73.2 innings, hanging out 70 batters with 31 walks. Opponents had mustered a meager .195/.283/.318 batting line against Senga in 293 plate appearances, hitting simply 4 homers.
The Mets are in a great place to climate Senga’s absence. Pitcher Paul Blackburn returned from his personal stint on the IL just lately, permitting three runs on 10 hits and two walks over 9 innings, hanging out six. Pitchers Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas are each on rehab assignments, though Montas was hammered throughout his outing at Triple-A Syracuse on Friday. Nonetheless, whereas the Mets have spectacular depth within the rotation, they are going to be onerous pressed to switch top-of-the-line pitchers within the Nationwide League this season.
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