Mets move scuffling Senga to bullpen after loss
Key takeaways
- NEW YORK -- The Mets, in keeping with the theme of their disappointing season, appear poised to take one step forward Wednesday only to perhaps take two steps back.
- The dud left Senga with a 10.08 ERA across seven starts this season.
- "He could be pitching high-leverage situations if we need him to.
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NEW YORK -- The Mets, in keeping with the theme of their disappointing season, appear poised to take one step forward Wednesday only to perhaps take two steps back.
While the plan is to activate shortstop Francisco Lindor from the injured list before the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs, manager Carlos Mendoza said right-hander Kodai Senga has been demoted to the bullpen and did not rule out of the possibility of left fielder Juan Soto going on the injured list after exiting Tuesday's game with back tightness.
Team officials quickly made the decision to move Senga, one of the worst starters in the majors this season, to the bullpen after he continued his dreadful campaign by allowing seven runs over 3⅔ innings in Tuesday's 9-6 loss to the Cubs.