Mets Announce Kodai Senga News After Nationals Game
Mets Announce Kodai Senga News After Nationals Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The New York Mets completed a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals on Thursday afternoon at Citi Field, riding high after David Peterson's complete game shutout on Wednesday. Brandon Nimmo got the Mets off to a great start, hitting a three-run homer in the first inning before Jeff McNeil hit another homer in the fifth inning to put the Mets up 4-0.
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All was going according to plan until the Mets were dealt a major blow after starting pitcher Kodai Senga exited the game. Entering the day with a stellar 6-3 record and a league-leading 1.59 ERA, Senga had been dominant all season.
Before departing, he delivered 5.2 scoreless innings and struck out five, blanking the Nationals lineup through nearly six frames.
New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (34) and first baseman Pete Alonso (20)© Brad Penner-Imagn Images
In the sixth inning, covering first base, Senga leapt for a high throw from first baseman Pete Alonso. Upon landing, he grabbed the back of his right leg and collapsed. Though he walked off under his own power, the scene suggested a potential hamstring injury.
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After New York held on to complete a 4-3 victory, the team announced via manager Carlos Mendoza that Senga has a hamstring strain and will go on the injured list (via Anthony DiComo of MLB.com).
Senga's absence will leave a substantial hole in the Mets' rotation. His sub‑2.00 ERA has anchored the staff and his ability to go deep into games has saved the bullpen. Without him, the Mets will need to rely more heavily on less-proven starters.
New York continues to lead the National League with a 45-24 record and will now hope to continue its six-game winning streak on Friday.
Related: Juan Soto Makes Mets History in Nationals Game
Related: Mets Turn Heads With Announcement on Tuesday
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
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