Kodai Senga’s hope is he might be pitching in a minor league recreation subsequent week.
The Mets right-hander will face hitters throughout a dwell batting observe on Thursday, after which if all goes effectively he anticipates he might be able to take the final huge 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 way of his interpreter earlier than the Mets’ 9-7 win over the Yankees at Citi Discipline 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 chance he would wish 5 or 6 begins within the minor leagues to arrange for his Mets’ season debut, Senga mentioned his hope is the quantity can be fewer so he can return to assist the workforce 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, based on supervisor Carlos Mendoza.
The suitable-hander acquired 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 checklist with a bone bruise in his proper knee.
Gamel, a former Yankees participant, brings one other left-handed bat to the combination.
Gamel recalled taking part in 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 recreation at Citi Discipline.
Willie Mays performed for the Mets in 1972-73 and had his No. 24 retired by the workforce two years in the past because the success of a promise to the Corridor of Famer by former Mets proprietor Joan Whitney Payson.
