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Mets Put Senga on IL, Recall Scott Amid Injuries

4/29/2026

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Summary

Senga Hits IL

The New York Mets placed right-hander Kodai Senga on the injured list retroactive to April 27, 2026 for lumbar spine inflammation.
Manager Carlos Mendoza recalled Christian Scott from Triple-A Syracuse to fill Senga’s roster spot.
Senga entered the season 0-4 with a 9.00 ERA, received an epidural, and will miss seven to ten days.
Juan Soto stayed on the DH list with forearm tightness while Francisco Lindor remained in a walking boot.

Summary

Mets End Skid

The Mets ended a 12-game skid with an 8-0 win over the Nationals.
Juan Soto hit his second season two-run homer as designated hitter.
Rookie Carson Benge contributed two hits and two RBIs.
Baseball Savant reported the Mets’ offense posted a .226 average and 3.3 runs per game (30th league-wide) while Soto saw 217 pitches with 24.9% outside the zone, the highest among 200-plus-pitch hitters.

History

Historical Context

After the Red Sox lost ace Curt Schilling to a season-ending ankle injury in 2004—prompting a roster shake-up that helped them finish 98-64 and win the World Series—MLB clubs began valuing depth. In 2026 the New York Mets placed Kodai Senga on the injured list and recalled Christian Scott, showing the same reliance on versatile backups.

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Senga Hits IL

The New York Mets placed right-hander Kodai Senga on the injured list retroactive to April 27, 2026 for lumbar spine inflammation.
Manager Carlos Mendoza recalled Christian Scott from Triple-A Syracuse to fill Senga’s roster spot.
Senga entered the season 0-4 with a 9.00 ERA, received an epidural, and will miss seven to ten days.
Juan Soto stayed on the DH list with forearm tightness while Francisco Lindor remained in a walking boot.

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