Mets Ace Kodai Senga Could Rejoin Rotation Next Weekend in Kansas City
BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK, JUL 6 – Kodai Senga threw 68 pitches over 3.2 innings in Double-A rehab to recover from a right hamstring strain and aims to rejoin the Mets rotation next weekend, team officials said.
- Kodai Senga is expected to return to the Mets' pitching lineup for the series against the Kansas City Royals just before the All-Star break.
- On June 12, Senga suffered a right hamstring injury while making a play at first base, resulting in an extended period away from the team and a series of rehab appearances.
- In his recent injury rehab appearance with Binghamton, Kodai Senga pitched 3⅔ innings, gave up four runs, and recorded four strikeouts against Hartford.
- Manager Carlos Mendoza stated, "He looked good" and said, "Physically he feels fine," emphasizing Senga's importance to the team.
- Senga's return could mark a pivotal moment for the Mets, who came into Sunday with a 42-47 record and have faced numerous challenges due to injuries in their pitching rotation.
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