The New York Mets might have averted catastrophe.
Pitcher Kodai Senga crumpled to the bottom after stretching for a excessive throw whereas masking 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 Record. Nevertheless, the Mets wouldn’t know the severity till Senga’s MRI on Friday.
The Mets acquired the absolute best information they might have on Friday. Supervisor Carlos Mendoza advised reporters, including SNYtv, that Senga suffered a Grade 1 hamstring pressure. He might be re-evaluated in two weeks earlier than figuring out a plan of action.
Senga has been a major 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, placing 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 spot to climate Senga’s absence. Pitcher Paul Blackburn returned from his personal stint on the IL not too long ago, permitting three runs on 10 hits and two walks over 9 innings, placing 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. Nevertheless, whereas the Mets have spectacular depth within the rotation, they are going to be arduous pressed to interchange among the finest pitchers within the Nationwide League this season.
