Kodai Senga’s hope is he might be pitching in a minor league sport subsequent week.
The Mets right-hander will face hitters throughout a reside batting follow on Thursday, after which if all goes properly he anticipates he might be able to take the final massive step in his rehab by pitching in minor league video games.
“The whole lot feels actually good, so I don’t assume there might be any hiccups,” Senga mentioned by means of his interpreter earlier than the Mets’ 9-7 win over the Yankees at Citi Subject on Tuesday.
Senga confronted hitters on Sunday for the primary time since incurring a setback final month in his rehab from a proper shoulder.
Requested in regards to the risk he would want 5 or 6 begins within the minor leagues to organize for his Mets’ season debut, Senga mentioned his hope is the quantity could be fewer so he can return to assist the crew sooner.
“It actually is determined by how my physique feels,” Senga mentioned.
Sean Reid-Foley had an MRI examination that confirmed a proper shoulder impingement, in line with supervisor Carlos Mendoza.
The best-hander obtained a shot and is predicted to renew throwing inside the subsequent few days.
Ben Gamel was chosen from Triple-A Syracuse to take Starling Marte’s roster spot after the veteran outfielder was positioned on the injured listing with a bone bruise in his proper knee.
Gamel, a former Yankees participant, brings one other left-handed bat to the combination.
Gamel recalled enjoying within the Subway Collection in 2016 and sacrifice bunting in his lone plate look.
He mentioned a part of his purpose for signing with the Mets within the offseason was his relationship with Mendoza, who was his supervisor in his first full 12 months within the Yankees’ minor-league system in 2012.
The Mets performed a video tribute to recollect Willie Mays, who died final week at age 93.
Mays’ son Michael will throw out the primary pitch earlier than Wednesday’s sport at Citi Subject.
Willie Mays performed for the Mets in 1972-73 and had his No. 24 retired by the crew two years in the past because the achievement of a promise to the Corridor of Famer by former Mets proprietor Joan Whitney Payson.