Kodai Senga Exits Start Against Nationals

NEW YORK — Kodai Senga, who was sidelined for most of last season due to injuries, left Thursday’s game against the Nationals due to yet another apparent injury.

The Mets were ahead 4-0 when Senga was performing well during his outing. In the sixth inning, with one out, CJ Abrams hit a ground ball toward first base. Pete Alonso fielded the ball and tossed it to Senga, who was covering first. The throw was too high, prompting Senga to leap to catch it. He landed awkwardly on the base and fell, remaining on the ground for several minutes as trainers and coaches rushed to assist him.

Eventually, Senga was able to walk off the field unaided, raising concerns about the nature of his injury.

This incident bore similarities to a situation from last July, when Senga—after missing the first half of the season—sustained a left calf strain while attempting to catch a pop-up. That injury sidelined him for the remainder of the regular season.

As of now, there has been no immediate update on the severity or specifics of Senga’s latest injury, though it appeared to be a lower-body issue, as he was seen gripping the back of his right leg upon his fall.

Senga currently leads the National League with an impressive 1.47 ERA over 13 starts, showcasing his standout performance this season until this unfortunate incident.

Fans and teammates observed the scene closely, as Brandon Nimmo and Juan Soto came from the outfield to support Senga following his injury.