Morning Briefing: Senga is ‘100% Ready’
Good morning Mets fans!
On top of an exciting Subway Series victory, the Mets received more good news regarding their recovering ace.
Prior to Tuesday’s game, Kodai Senga said, through his interpreter, “I feel 100% ready, and I’m excited to get back out there.”
Senga threw a bullpen session on Tuesday and is scheduled to make his season debut against the Atlanta Braves on Friday at City Field.
After finishing second in the NL Rookie of the Year race last year, Senga was diagnosed with a right shoulder strain in spring training that has kept him sidelined.
Mets News
Sean Manaea and Gerrit Cole will face off in another Subway Series matchup. First pitch is at 7:00 p.m. ET at Yankee Stadium.
The Mets escaped with a 3-2 victory last night.
Rookie pitcher Christian Scott was placed on the injured list with a UCL sprain.
The Mets added outfield depth, signing veteran Jackie Bradley Jr. to a minor league contract.
Corey Collins, the Mets sixth-round selection, signed for $275,00, nearly $90,000 below slot value.
Sean Reid-Foley will start a rehab assignment with High-A Brooklyn on Friday.
MLB News
San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka received the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of his grandfather.
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout was removed from his Triple-A rehab after two innings due to soreness in his surgically repaired right knee.
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Chris Bello wrote about Francisco Lindor‘s two-home run game Monday.
Tylor Megill threw five scoreless in his most recent Syracuse start and much more in this week’s Mets Minors Weekly Report by Tyler Antonelle.
This Day in Mets History
1965: Casey Stengel managed his final game as Mets manager, a 5-1 defeat to the Philadelphia Phillies. The following day, it was revealed that Stengel, who was well into his 7os, was in the hospital with a fractured hip, leading to his retirement.
1998: The Mets retire No. 41 for Tom Seaver.
2015: The Mets trade right-handers John Gant and Robert Whalen to the Braves for veteran bats Juan Uribe and Kelly Johnson. The Mets also called up outfield prospect Michael Conforto.
2016: Mike Piazza is finally inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Birthdays: Jeff Kaiser (64)
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