The New York Mets are being cautious with their injured star pitcher, who is expected to lead their rotation this season. Kodai Senga, dealing with a posterior capsule strain in his right shoulder, has undergone treatment and is currently in a period of rest from throwing. The Mets plan to gradually increase his activity over the next few weeks, pending positive response to the treatment. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza stated that Senga is undergoing shoulder strengthening exercises and is progressing well so far. They anticipate him beginning to play catch soon, marking further progress.
It’s believed Senga will require approximately six weeks to fully prepare before returning to pitching in games, potentially putting his comeback in May. Despite his setback, the Mets are hopeful that Senga, who had an impressive rookie season, will still play a significant role as their top pitcher this year. President of baseball operations David Stearns remains optimistic about Senga’s ability to contribute to the team’s success despite the injury.
