Mets Ace Kodai Senga Nearing Return, Could Rejoin Rotation Next Weekend

Mets ace Kodai Senga, recovering from a hamstring injury, is expected to rejoin the team's starting rotation against the Kansas City Royals next weekend. In his latest minor league injury rehabilitation start for Double-A Binghamton, Senga threw 68 pitches (44 for strikes) over 3 2/3 innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits, while striking out four and walking two. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza provided an update on Senga's progress, indicating his return is imminent.