Kodai Senga’s first begin of the 2024 season was lower quick by damage, and the Mets introduced right this moment that the right-hander has been positioned on the 15-day injured checklist resulting from a left calf pressure. Righty Eric Orze was additionally optioned to Triple-A Syracuse, and the 2 roster spots can be stuffed by Tylor Megill (referred to as up from Triple-A) and new arrival Ryne Stanek (acquired yesterday in a commerce with the Mariners).
After struggling a capsule pressure in his shoulder throughout Spring Coaching, Senga’s restoration was delayed by some mechanical changes after which a triceps damage, pushing his season debut again to final night time’s recreation towards the Braves. Regardless of the lengthy layoff, Senga was wanting sharp, and completed the beginning with two earned runs on two hits and a stroll over 5 1/3 innings of labor. Sadly, that ultimate out of Senga’s begin noticed the righty fall to the bottom whereas leaving the mound throughout an Austin Riley pop-up, and Senga very gingerly walked off the sector after consulting with group trainers.
Senga was scheduled to endure an MRI right this moment, and the outcomes of that scan have now led to this speedy placement on the 15-day IL. Extra particulars on the severity of the pressure will possible be revealed later right this moment, although from the admittedly non-scientific technique of wanting on the apparent ache on Senga’s face within the aftermath of the damage, one would suspect he’ll be lacking longer than simply 15 days. Relying on the character of the pressure, it isn’t out of the query that Senga’s season may very well be in jeopardy.
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