NEW YORK Another setback has occurred in Kodai Senga’s recuperation from the right shoulder capsule strain that has prevented him from throwing for the New York Mets this season. According to Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, the right-hander’s triceps MRI on Friday indicated nerve irritation. Mendoza stated that Senga will be given a cortisone shot […]
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Carlos Mendoza has not gone into his first major-league manager’s job flying blind. Mendoza spent six seasons on the New York Yankees’ coaching staff before being hired by the New York Mets in November. He replaces Buck Showalter, fired after the Mets went 75-87 last season despite having a $355 million payroll, the largest […]
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When Mets ace Kodai Senga went down with a shoulder injury in the first week of camp, the team made it clear that they would seek his replacement from within. On Wednesday, the Mets announced who will take Senga’s spot in the rotation as he recovers: Tylor Megill. His preparation in the offseason, entering […]
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JUPITER, Fla. — Carlos Mendoza handled about three minutes worth of injury questions before the Mets manager could speak about other subjects Saturday. None of the newly discovered pains appear serious at the moment, but the Mets are banged-up in the early weeks of spring. The most notable injury belongs to Jeff McNeil, who suffered […]
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