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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.
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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.
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"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.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
