Trending Now - Senga Shines for Mets, Boosting Confidence in Pitching Staff
WHO:
MLB.com - Juan Soto is day-to-day with a mild right calf strain.
MLB.com - Kodai Senga, New York Mets, San Francisco Giants, Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor, Bo Bichette, Jared Young, Luis Torrens, Carlos Mendoza, Kai Correa.
WHAT:
MLB.com - Soto had an MRI on April 4th, 2026, which revealed a minor strain.
MLB.com - Jared Young recorded a max exit velocity of 113.5 mph on a double during the season.
MLB.com - Kodai Senga allowed two runs in 5 2/3 innings, striking out seven batters and allowing five hits and two walks in a 5-2 victory over the Giants.
MLB.com - Senga has a 3.09 ERA through his first two starts of the 2026 season, allowing four runs in 11 2/3 innings and striking out 16 of 47 batters faced.
MLB.com - The Mets secured their first road series win of the 2026 season with the victory.
MLB.com - Jared Young recorded his first career three-hit game and made two defensive plays.
MLB.com - Luis Torrens had a two-run double in the eighth inning, turning a 2-1 deficit into a 3-2 lead.
NY Post - Senga was described as "outstanding" in his performance.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The game took place at Oracle Park in San Francisco.
WHEN:
MLB.com - The MRI on Soto was conducted on April 4th, 2026.
MLB.com - The game occurred on Sunday, April 5th, 2026.
MLB.com - Senga's strong debut season was in 2023, where he finished second in NL Rookie of the Year voting.
MLB.com - Senga threw just 5 1/3 regular-season innings in 2024.
WHY:
MLB.com - Soto expressed optimism about his condition, stating, “I feel positive with that,” regarding his calf tightness.
MLB.com - Senga emphasized the importance of staying healthy and being a stabilizing force for the team.
HOW:
MLB.com - Mets manager Carlos Mendoza indicated that the team would wait 48-72 hours from April 4th, 2026, to assess Soto's condition before making a decision on the injured list.
MLB.com - Senga struck out six of his first eight batters in the game.
MLB.com - Torrens prepared for his pinch-hitting role based on a conversation with bench coach Kai Correa.
(UPDATED April 6, 2026 19:18 UTC)
Juan Soto is currently day-to-day with a mild right calf strain, following an MRI conducted on Saturday, which confirmed the minor injury. Soto remains optimistic about his recovery, stating, “I feel positive with that,” while Mets manager Carlos Mendoza noted that the team will evaluate his condition in 48 to 72 hours before deciding on the injured list. In other news, Jared Young impressed with a max exit velocity of 113.5 mph on a double during the season.
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(UPDATED April 6, 2026 07:18 UTC)
In a strong performance at Oracle Park on Sunday, Kodai Senga led the New York Mets to a 5-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants, allowing two runs in 5 and 2/3 innings while striking out seven batters. Senga, who has a 3.09 ERA through his first two starts this season, was praised as "outstanding" and emphasized the importance of staying healthy to be a stabilizing force for the team. In addition to Senga's efforts, Jared Young had his first career three-hit game, and Luis Torrens turned the game around with a two-run double in the eighth inning.