In Cleveland, Mets pitcher Kodai Senga experienced some tightness in his triceps which caused him to skip a planned bullpen session. The team is not overly concerned about the issue, but they are being cautious as Senga works his way back from a shoulder injury. He has been throwing bullpen sessions in preparation for a minor league rehab assignment, but the setback has delayed his progress.
Meanwhile, David Peterson, who has been on the injured list due to offseason hip surgery, is nearing a return. He is set to have one final rehab start before the Mets decide whether to activate him for the major league roster or option him to Triple-A Syracuse. In his previous rehab outings, Peterson has posted an impressive 0.46 ERA, giving the team hope for his return to the rotation.
Reliever Drew Smith is also on the mend, playing catch and expected to throw a bullpen session soon. He could potentially return from the injured list following a minor league rehab assignment next week. The Mets also made some roster moves, trading pitcher Yohan Ramirez to the Dodgers for cash and releasing veteran infielder Joey Wendle, who had been designated for assignment.
In terms of the team’s performance on the road, the Mets have been relatively successful with an 11-11 record away from home. Their .267 batting average on the road is the second-highest in the majors, while their .333 on-base percentage ranks fifth. Their road slugging percentage of .408 is also impressive, coming in at seventh in the league. It’s clear that the Mets have been able to find success outside of their home ballpark this season.
As Senga deals with his triceps tightness and Peterson nears a return, the Mets are navigating their way through several injury-related challenges. With the hope of getting key players back on the field soon, including Smith and potentially Peterson, the team is looking to maintain their solid performance both at home and on the road. Despite the roster moves and injury setbacks, the Mets will continue to push forward with the goal of improving their overall record and competing for a spot in the postseason.
