The Mets, whose pitching is up in smoke after playing five games in four days – including an elimination game on Thursday night – could be in for a serious bump before their NLDS matchup against the Phillies.
Kodai Sengawho has been working his way back from a calf injury is considering a roster move, according to multiple reports.
The right-hander threw 25 pitches during a live bullpen session on Monday.
Then director Carlos Mendoza said “we’ll see” when asked about the possibility of Senga being on the roster for the NLDS, adding that it was a good sign that Senga was feeling good and his speed was up.
Senga was initially expected to return in the final week of the regular season.
However, after going all the way up from the calf strain he suffered in late July, Senga felt some triceps stiffness following the rehabilitation start he made on September 21.
It’s unclear what Senga’s exact role will be if he’s on the NLDS roster, but he hasn’t been stretched to start in a traditional capacity.
That means Senga would likely be an opener of sorts — perhaps pitching a few innings — or be used after another starting pitcher in a piggyback scenario.
Of David Peterson Coming out of the bullpen to close out the Mets’ Game 3 win over the Brewers in the Wild Card Series, it’s possible that Tylor Megill starts Game 1 against the Phillies on Saturday in Philadelphia.
Luis Severinowho started Game 1 against Milwaukee on Tuesday, was scheduled to take regular rest for Game 2 of the NLDS on Sunday.
Sean Manaea And Jose Quintana are possible options to start in Game 3 and Game 4 at Citi Field on Tuesday and Wednesday.
