PHILADELPHIA — Mets officers have begun to obtain a optimistic vibe about Kodai Senga’s rehab.
The precise-hander had backed off his throwing development from a shoulder pressure within the final week to give attention to mechanics, however president of baseball operations David Stearns mentioned Thursday that Senga is feeling higher concerning the state of affairs following a current bullpen session and trending towards a minor league rehab task.
“I feel we’ve had bullpen the place he felt he was making some strides,” Stearns mentioned earlier than the Mets beat the Phillies, 6-5, in 11 innings at Residents Financial institution Park. “I don’t know precisely after we’ll get him out on a rehab task — that’s the subsequent massive step right here — however I feel all of us really feel higher about it, possibly right here than we did 5 – 6 days in the past.”
Senga this week mentioned he needed to give attention to mechanics earlier than pitching in minor league video games as a result of he believes a change in his supply not less than partially led to the shoulder pressure that shut him down early in spring coaching.“I feel Step 1 is let’s get him to a degree the place he feels comfy mechanically, and I feel we took an actual optimistic step ahead in that route,” Stearns mentioned.
Senga will want a few month of buildup within the minor leagues, as soon as he begins his rehab task, earlier than he can be part of the Mets’ rotation.
Workforce proprietor Steve Cohen advised SNY he nonetheless believes within the Mets for this season, a day after responding to a tweet from a fan who questioned about blowing up the roster.
Cohen responded to the fan: “All sooner or later, not a lot we will do earlier than the commerce deadline.
The tweet was quickly deleted.
However Cohen advised the crew’s TV rights holder he hasn’t given up on the season.
“I imagine on this crew,” Cohen advised the outlet. “I imagine at the back of the baseball card. It’s approach too early to invest on something. It’s Could 16. I count on to make the playoffs. I do know the fan base is pissed off, however it’s nonetheless early. We’re nonetheless very able to making the playoffs…. I totally count on to make the playoffs.”
Brandon Nimmo was scratched from the beginning lineup with a abdomen bug.
Tyrone Taylor changed Nimmo within the leadoff spot and DJ Stewart began in left subject.
Joey Lucchesi was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse following his Wednesday begin, and the Mets recalled lefty reliever Josh Walker.
Tylor Megill’s return to the beginning rotation is scheduled for Monday in Cleveland.
The precise-hander was positioned on the injured listing with a proper shoulder pressure following his first begin of the season March 31.
Drew Smith performed catch and was feeling higher after reporting discomfort behind his proper shoulder earlier within the week, in keeping with supervisor Carlos Mendoza.
The precise-hander will throw a bullpen Monday, however doubtless want not less than one minor league rehab look earlier than he’s thought of for activation.
