The Mets received encouraging news regarding starting pitcher Kodai Senga, who was found to have only a Grade 1 strain of his right hamstring after an MRI. Manager Carlos Mendoza indicated that Senga will be re-evaluated in about two weeks, with hopes he will be symptom-free by then. Senga injured himself while covering first base during a recent game, an unfortunate incident reminiscent of his prior injuries last season. With a stellar 1.47 ERA and 7-3 record, Senga has been pivotal for the Mets, leading the team in pitching performance.

Currently on the 15-day injured list, Senga's recovery may take longer depending on how he responds to rest and limited physical activity. Paul Blackburn is expected to take the mound in his absence, while fellow starters Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea are on their way back from rehabilitation, potentially providing further reinforcement to the Mets' rotation.