The New York Mets could 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 obtained the absolute best information they may have on Friday. Supervisor Carlos Mendoza instructed 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 big a part of the Mets’ spectacular begin to the season. He has produced a significant league-leading 1.47 ERA and a 1.113 WHiP in his 73.2 innings, putting 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 lately, permitting three runs on 10 hits and two walks over 9 innings, putting 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 arduous pressed to interchange probably the greatest pitchers within the Nationwide League this season.
