Mets’ Kodai Senga Out for the Rest of the Season with Calf Injury

The Mets‘ right-hander, Kodai Senga, has received some unfortunate news regarding his health. After suffering a high-grade strain in his left calf during a recent game against the Braves, it looks like he’s set to miss the remainder of the regular season.

This injury occurred in the sixth inning when Senga was trying to field a pop-up. As he pushed off the mound, he suddenly grimaced and collapsed onto the field, prompting trainers to rush over to assist him.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza spoke about the situation, noting that it’s tough news but also expressing hope that Senga might return if the team makes it to the playoffs in October. However, he made it clear that it’s hard to predict the timeline for recovery, especially given the nature of calf injuries.

Senga had just pitched 5 1/3 innings in his first game of the season, allowing two runs and striking out nine batters, showing promise after missing the first half of the season due to a shoulder issue.

<p“With this injury, it means Tylor Megill will step in to fill the rotation spot,” Mendoza said. Megill has just been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse and is no stranger to the starting role.

Despite the setback, Mendoza feels confident in the current rotation, which includes names like Luis Severino and Jose Quintana. He reassured fans that the team has what it takes to push through, noting that they’ve been managing just fine even without Senga on the mound until now.