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New York Post
6 days ago
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- New York Post
Kodai Senga's early injury timeline revealed as Mets struggle without ace
Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free Mets ace Kodai Senga will be out for some time due to the hamstring injury he suffered last week while trying to cover first base. Senga is now expected to miss at least five weeks after suffering the Grade 1 (low grade) hamstring strain in the Mets' 4-3 win over the Nationals on Thursday, The Post's Jon Heyman reported. That would mean that Senga, the National League's ERA leader, would not be available until sometime just before MLB's All-Star break in mid-July. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters on Friday after the Mets fell to the Rays that the team had gotten some 'good news' regarding Senga and the severity of the injury, before revealing it was a Grade 1 strain. Kodai Senga injures his hamstring during the Mets-Nationals game on June 12, 2025. JASON SZENES/NY POST Senga suffered the injury while covering first base, as he had to extend to try and reach a throw by Pete Alonso. CJ Abrams hit a ball right to Alonso at first and Senga came off the mound to cover the bag, which went from a seemingly innocent play to a blow to the Mets' pitching staff. The throw was a bit high and Senga was forced to leap for the ball and came down awkwardly on the bag, immediately crumpling in pain. Kodai Senga injures his hamstring during the Mets-Nationals game on June 12, 2025. JASON SZENES/NY POST Alonso said following that game that he felt 'awful' about what had happened, even though Mendoza told him Senga said he felt something in his hamstring before the throw. 'I still feel awful because, for me, just trying to make a baseball play. Just trying to make a play for my pitcher,' Alonso said after the win. 'I tried to make the best throw I could. It just sucks. I mean, sucks to be involved in that. Senga, he's one of our guys here and it sucks. You hate to see anyone go down. And yeah, it sucks being a part of that. … I wish it wouldn't have turned out like that.' The Mets were swept by the Rays over the weekend thanks to a 9-0 loss on Sunday in which starter Griffin Canning struggle.
Time of India
14-06-2025
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- Time of India
Mets breathe massive sigh of relief as Kodai Senga's hamstring strain avoided the worst
Image Source: Getty Kodai Senga caused a mini panic for the Mets when he collapsed behind first base on Friday Night, but the club provided an update on the ace that could only be described as the best-case scenario: a Grade 1 right-hamstring strain. Senga will be shut down from throwing for approximately two weeks before being re-evaluated, a timeframe that allows for a late-June or early-July return and spares New York the specter of yet another long-term rotation hole. Kodai Senga's hamstring strain diagnosed as Grade 1 in major injury relief With a Grade 1 strain few muscle fibers are torn, and minor discomfort will typically result without a major loss of strength or range of motion. According to medical guidelines, mild cases of hamstring pulls can take anywhere from 10–14 days to heal if the inflammation is controlled in the first few days and progressive stretching starts as soon as the pain subsides. Inquirer: The initial prognosis provided reason for optimism, which manager Carlos Mendoza expressed when asked about it. 'That the scan came back, and we breathed a little bit. It's a short-term blow, but it's still a blow." The right-hander has been brilliant, posting a 1.47 ERA and 102 strikeouts to 26 walks in 13 starts. Club trainers will turn their attention to their eccentric strengthening and core activation work to protect against a re-injury — a specific area of attention considering Senga's history of minor lower‑body tweaks since his arrival from Japan. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like I Tried the $0.87 Generic Viagra and Here's What Happened! fridayplans Learn More Undo Mets rotation decisions impacted by Kodai Senga hamstring strain Innings will again be tasked with the duty of shouldering depth pieces. Paul Blackburn, who recently transitioned to the bullpen, is slated to return to a starting role while Senga recovers. Rehabbing right‑handers Frankie Montas (lat) and Sean Manaea (oblique) are expected to have minor‑league rehab starts next week, allowing the Mets to keep a six‑man rotation when the schedule tightens up later in the month. Meanwhile, the club cannot afford many slip-ups. A 7‑5 gut‑punch loss to Tampa Bay on Friday night, when the bullpen coughed up a five‑run lead, was the swift kick to the head, reminding that how fast momentum can turn without lockdown pitching at the back end of games. Also Read: Kodai Senga exits early with hamstring strain, Mets manager says Pete Alonso not responsible The first order of business for Senga is patience. Should the second evaluation reveal enough recovery, light jogging and flat‑ground tossing would come next before a short rehab assignment. Any semblance of his pre‑injury form would be a great in‑season addition—and the Mets know how lucky they were that the latest scare ended with a sigh of relief rather than a rewrite.
New York Post
13-06-2025
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- New York Post
Paul Blackburn set for return to ‘comfort zone' as Kodai Senga officially hits injured list
Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free The severity of Kodai Senga's right hamstring injury was still unclear to Mets officials late Friday afternoon, but the team had already moved ahead in filling his rotation spot. Paul Blackburn, the team's de facto sixth starter, will shift from the bullpen to start Wednesday in Atlanta, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Senga's absence will mark the first missed start by one of the five starters who began the season in the Mets' rotation. Senga strained his right hamstring Thursday covering first base and a day later was placed on the injured list, with reliever Max Kranick recalled from Triple-A Syracuse. 4 Kodai Senga injured his hamstring during the Mets' game against the Nationals on June 12. Jason Szenes for the NY Post Senga was set for a late afternoon MRI exam before the Mets' series opener against the Rays at Citi Field. Blackburn, who had last pitched Sunday in Colorado — where he recorded a four-inning save — was available from the bullpen for the series opener. Mendoza said Blackburn, if he wasn't used Friday, could potentially be available in relief Saturday, but not beyond that as he rests for his scheduled start. 4 Kodai Senga reacts after injuring his hamstring during the Mets' win June 12. Jason Szenes for the NY Post 4 Paul Blackburn reacts during his start against the Dodgers on June 2. Getty Images Blackburn said it 'sucks' to have lost Senga, given the manner in which the right-hander was pitching — he leads MLB with a 1.47 ERA in 13 starts — but Blackburn appreciates the opportunity to rejoin the rotation. 'That is kind of where my comfort zone lies,' Blackburn told The Post. 'It is what I have done my whole career. I have my whole routine set for that.' Blackburn returned from the injured list to start against the Dodgers on June 2, when he pitched five scoreless innings as part of a six-man rotation. Blackburn was placed in the bullpen after that outing. 'Every team will go through [injuries], but I feel we are equipped to handle it,' manager Carlos Mendoza said. 'We have already got a guy like [Blackburn] on the active roster and we have got more guys that are close to joining the team.' On the forefront is Frankie Montas, who allowed eight earned runs over 1 2/3 innings for Triple-A Syracuse on Friday in a minor league rehab start. Montas, according to president of baseball operations David Stearns, will need an additional appearance in the minors before a decision is reached on activating him. 4 Paul Blackburn throws a pitch during his start against the Dodgers on June 2. Imagn Images Montas, who is rehabbing a high-grade lat strain, has pitched poorly in all three of his starts for Syracuse. CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND METS STATS 'I think he is still feeling his way back,' Stearns said. 'This was a pretty significant lat injury. He did a good job working through his progression and I think he is still searching a little bit. Physically, we are trending in the right direction and now it's just getting him back into the rhythm. This is very similar to a spring training ramp up where you try not to focus on results too much early and then as you get a little bit later in the ramp up you want to start seeing outs. That is where Frankie is right now.' Sean Manaea is further behind. The left-hander's initial rehab appearance from an oblique strain was earlier in the week for Single-A Brooklyn. Stearns downplayed the idea the Mets may soon have too many rotation options. Clay Holmes, David Peterson and Griffin Canning have all excelled and Tylor Megill has pitched well enough to remain in the rotation. 'It's very rare where you actually get to the point where you have too many starting pitchers that you can roster,' Stearns said. 'If somehow, at some point, we get to that this season I will have to make some decisions and I imagine those would be difficult decisions, but for now I am very happy with how this group that we've had to this point has pitched. I am excited we continue to get healthier and get guys like Frankie and then ultimately Sean back in the rotation. I think that will make us stronger. Certainly deeper.'
Yahoo
13-06-2025
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- Yahoo
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. Advertisement 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. Advertisement 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 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.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
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Mets Turn Heads With Announcement After Kodai Senga News
Mets Turn Heads With Announcement After Kodai Senga News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Mets will begin a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday after completing a dominant sweep of the Nationals, highlighted by two consecutive shutouts and now riding a six-game winning streak. New York's offense, led by Jeff McNeil and Brandon Nimmo on Thursday, looks to maintain its hot form at Citi Field. Advertisement However, the momentum was tempered Thursday when ace Kodai Senga exited early in the sixth inning due to a strained right hamstring. Senga, who has an MLB‑best 1.47 ERA, delivered 5.2 scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and five strikeouts, before collapsing after covering first base on a routine grounder. New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20), second baseman Jeff McNeil (1) and starting pitcher Kodai Senga (34)© Brad Penner-Imagn Images After the game, it was confirmed that the Japanese pitcher suffered a right hamstring strain and will be evaluated to determine the severity of his injury. The Mets announced on Friday that Senga has officially been placed on the 15-day IL. To fill the gap, the team recalled right‑hander Max Kranick from Triple‑A Syracuse. Kranick has appeared in 22 games this season in the Major League with a 3.51 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and a 23:3 strikeout‑to‑walk ratio over 33.1 innings, offering bullpen depth and relief experience that can stabilize the rotation. Fans have been reacting to this news in the replies. Advertisement "Sounds like Senga will be 100% for the playoffs which is all I care about," said one. "15 day not terrible," said another. "This is probably the best case scenario," one added. "If Senga isn't back by the All-Star break the season's over," said another. With a 45‑24 record and atop the National League East standings, the Mets enter Friday's series opener against Tampa Bay with confidence. Their six-game win streak and league-leading staff ERA of 2.80 signal a team resilient enough to absorb a setback and push forward. Related: Juan Soto Makes Mets History in Nationals Game Related: Mets Announce Kodai Senga News After Nationals Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
