Mets Ace Kodai Senga Diagnosed Grade 1 Hamstring Strain

Mets pitcher Kodai Senga has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 hamstring strain after sustaining the injury while covering first base in a game against the Nationals. This is the least severe level of strain, and Senga will be re-evaluated in two weeks, though his return to pitching could take four to six weeks depending on recovery progress. Despite the injury setback, Senga has been the Mets' top starter this season, boasting the lowest ERA in baseball at 1.47 before the injury. Mets management and Senga are actively collaborating on his rehabilitation plan to ensure a safe and effective recovery. Meanwhile, the Mets have placed him on the injured list and plan to use Paul Blackburn to fill his spot in the starting rotation. The team remains cautiously optimistic about Senga's recovery timeline given the low grade of the strain.