Senga Kodaly (31, New York Mets), who became a sensation last year, was declared out of the season after being injured again in his return to injury.
MLB.COM said on the 28th (Korea Standard Time) that “Senga’s calf injury almost ended the regular season.”
“It’s bad news for Mets right-hander Senga, who heard that he had a severe sprained left calf on Saturday,” the media said. “He won’t be able to play in the regular season, but the team hopes to return when he advances to the postseason in October.”
Senga, who signed a five-year, $75 million (103.9 billion won) contract with the New York Mets last year, had a very successful debut season with 12 wins, 7 losses, 2.98 ERA and 202 strikeouts in 29 ⅓.
The main weapon fork ball was called a “ghost fork” because it was difficult to attack, and he became the ace of the Mets at once, ranking second in the National League (NL) Rookie of the Year and seventh in the Cy Young Award.
However, is it because he went overboard in the first season? He has been hampered by injuries ahead of the season. Ahead of the opening of exhibition games, he showed fatigue in his right arm and was found to have shoulder injuries. The rehabilitation process was also slow and he even suffered from a triceps injury in May. After going through long-term rehabilitation, he played in this season’s first game and displayed very satisfactory performance.
He started the game against the Atlanta Braves on Monday and secured his first win of the season by allowing two hits (one homer) and one walk, nine strikeouts and two runs during five ⅓ innings. Except for allowing a two-run homer to Adam Duvall in the top of the second inning, he was impeccable. He showed off his outstanding pitching by garnering as many as nine strikeouts. The maximum speed of his fastballs was 98.4 miles (158.4 kilometers) per hour.
There was a problem in the top of the sixth inning. While looking at Austin Riley’s pop fly ball, he suddenly complained of pain in his legs. The Mets bench was embarrassed and suddenly made a substitution.
MLB.COM, the official website of the Major League Baseball, said after the game, “A lot of spectators gathered at Citi Field (when Senga collapsed) suddenly became quiet. It was a dismal news for the New York Mets, who have played 102 games without aces this season.”
The Mets put Senga on the injured list, but it is unlikely that he will be able to return to the team within the regular season. “It’s a serious sprain. Of course, it’s tough news. I’m not sure about the schedule, but I think I can say that I’m almost done with the regular season,” Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said.
“It’s a huge blow, but it’s all the more painful it is without him. It’s tough for him and for us,” Mendoza said. “Seeing him pitch again will mean we’re in a good position. I hope so.”
The Mets are ranked second in the Eastern Division of the National League with 55 wins and 48 losses and a winning percentage of 0.534. As the team ranks first in the wild card rankings, the team has high expectations for fall baseball. 안전놀이터
The vacancy will be filled by Tyler Megill. Although it is regrettable that he has won two games and lost four times in eight appearances with ERA 5.08, it is difficult to find a suitable alternative.
As Mendoza said, it is regrettable that Senga should leave the team, but the team has been able to endure without him thus far. Strong starting pitchers have been a big contributor. Luis Severino (7 wins 3, ERA 3.58), Jose Quintana (5 wins 6, ERA 4.02), Sean Manaea (6 wins 4, ERA 3.74), and David Peterson (five wins, ERA 3.14) are in the team, which only has five starts to worry about.
“We have five great starting pitchers on our team and they put us where we are,” Mendoza said. “Megill got a chance and will continue to play. We are happy with our Triple-A resources.”
